United States ex rel. Ortega v. La Buy

On November 8, 1957, this court granted leave for petitioner, Joseph Ortega, to file and prosecute his petition for writ of mandamus in forma pauperis, and such petition was so filed. On the same date we ordered that respondents, Walter J. La Buy, Philip L. Sullivan and Julius J. Hoifman, Judges of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, show cause, if any, why a writ of mandamus should not issue as prayed for herein.

On November 22, 1957, respondents, Walter J. La Buy and Philip L. Sullivan, each filed his return and answer alleging therein…