Richardson v. Eaton

PALMORE, Judge.

Floyd Richardson appeals from an order of the Jefferson Circuit Court refusing to discharge him from custody of the sheriff of Jefferson County on a writ of habeas corpus. KRS 419.130.

The petition alleged that Richardson was being held under excessive bail. A writ of habeas corpus was issued on May 2, 1966. There was no written response, but the judgment denying relief indicates that a hearing was held on May 3, 1966. Unfortunately, no transcript of the hearing was made. In habeas corpus proceedings this is a court of review only. KRS 419.130. We cannot accept counsel’s…