Baugh v. State

HARWOOD, Justice.

The appellant was held by respondent, Sheriff of Etowah County, upon a rendition warrant issued by Hon. John Patterson, Governor of Alabama. The rendition warrant of the Governor of Alabama recites that it was issued pursuant to a requisition ■of Buford Ellington, Governor of Tennessee.

Upon his arrest and confinement the appellant instituted habeas corpus proceedings seeking his release.

Upon hearing, the Circuit Judge decreed that the appellant was not entitled to be discharged and ordered that the writ be discharged, and petitioner be remanded to the custody of the Sheriff.

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