Thomas v. O'BRIEN

An examination of the requisition papers shows that the petitioner is substantially charged with the crime of kidnaping in the second degree. Remington, Rev. Statutes of Wash., s. 2410-1 (2). There is no question raised as to the petitioner’s identity. The principal basis for the petition is that the petitioner is not a fugitive from justice from the state of Washington and that the requisition papers are inadequate and incorrect. Both of these questions may be properly considered under a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Hinz v. Perkins, 97 N. H. 114. The Uniform Criminal Extradition Act…