In Re Lester

OPINION

The foregoing proceedings have been consolidated by order of this court, the first proceeding being an action in habeas corpus brought by the relator against the respondant, George Matowitz, Chief of Police, et al, and the second action being brought by the relator by reason of the fact that he was removed to the custody of the Sheriff of Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

While in the custody of the Chief of Police of Cleveland the relator signed a waiver of extradition and agreed to be returned voluntarily to the jurisdiction of the Tennessee courts. However, at the time of signing this waiver…