Kermit George Hilliard v. Larry Kincheloe and Kenneth O. Eikenberry

ORDER

Kermit George Hilliard appeals the district court’s denial of his motion for an extension of time in which to appeal the dismissal of his petition for writ of habeas corpus. See Fed.R.App.P. 4(a)(5).

Hilliard was convicted in the Washington state court of second degree assault. The conviction was affirmed on appeal. State v. Hilliard, 89 Wash.2d 430, 573 P.2d 22 (1977) (en banc). On October 18, 1983, Hilliard filed a pro se petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal court. He also filed a motion for the appointment of coun sel on the same date. The district court did not rule on this…