Legal Opinion

Ex parte Upton

Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas

Decided April 29, 1970No. 42931PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

BELCHER, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order entered in a habeas corpus proceeding remanding appellant for extradition to the State of New Mexico.

At the hearing on the writ, the state introduced in evidence the executive warrant issued by the Governor of Texas.

The executive warrant of the Governor of Texas, which appears regular on its face, made out a prima facie case authorizing a remand of appellant to custody for extradition. Ex parte Short, Tex.Cr.App., 423 S.W.2d 328.

For discharge the appellant contends that he was not furnished with a copy of the extradition papers as required…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Ex Parte ShortCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1968
  2. Ex Parte StrunkCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1969

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. Ex Parte PoseyCourt of Criminal Appeals of Texas · 1970

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