Murry v. Waller

This is a habeas corpus proceeding begun in the Circuit Court of Forrest County. The petition of appellant alleged that he was tried before a justice of the peace on a charge of speeding on Highway No. 11, and also of having no driver’s license, and was convicted, fined the sum of $15.00 and costs on the speeding charge, and $5.00 and costs on the other charge. The complaint is that he is being held for failure to pay all of the court costs. He alleged that he was willing to pay the fine and all of the costs except the costs of the constable, and that he, the constable, was not entitled to…