In Re Workman

This is an original proceeding in habeas corpus brought by the petitioner, Dan Workman, to secure his release from imprisonment in the penitentiary at McAlester.

The verified petition filed herein alleges:

“That the cause of said restraint, according to the best knowledge and belief of your Petitioner is as follows: by virtue of a commitment issued by the Honorable Enloe V. Vernon, District Judge within and for Adair County, Ok] ahorna, on the 10 day of November, 1941. A certified copy of said commitment being hereto attached, marked Exhibit ‘A’, and made a part hereof.

“Your Petitioner alleges…