Patterson v. Christensen

—This is an original proceeding in habeas corpus.

The petitioner sought to reelase on habeas corpus from detention by the Sheriff of Martin County under pretended authority of two warrants issued by the Justice of the Peace of the Second District of Martin County. It was contended and it appeared from the face of the warrants that there was no allegation or showing that the alleged offenses, or either of them, were committed within the jurisdiction -of the Justice of the Peace Court of the Second District of Martin County.

The return of the Sheriff shows that the warrants under which he holds…