Miller v. State

This is a habeas corpus action whereby LeRoy Miller, the relator, sought a judgment of the circuit judge of Monroe County, ‘ ‘ releasing petitioner from the custody of respondent and discharging him from confinement” in the state penitentiary, of which respondent, Wiggins, was and is warden. The cause before us is the consolidation of two separate cases, agreed to be heard together, since they present the same evidence and same issues of law. They were brought in Monroe County instead of Sunflower County, wherein petitioner was and is imprisoned, for good cause shown in the petition. Section…