Ex parte Slaughter

MALONEY, Justice.

Each appellant appeals from a denial of his application for a writ of habeas corpus. Each appellant alleged in his application that he was illegally detained and that he was being held in lieu of an excessive bond: $500,000 for appellant John W. Slaughter; $250,000 for appellant John Hall Slaughter. Each appellant prayed that he be discharged from such confinement or allowed bail in a reasonable amount. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Court by written orders found that each appellant was legally held in custody. Bond for appellant John W. Slaughter was reduced to…