Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of Ross v. Rhay

James E. Ross was convicted of first degree murder April 6, 1950. Sentence of life imprisonment was imposed July 7, 1950, the jury having recommended against the death penalty.

Notice of appeal was given. The trial court refused the application made by Ross for a statement of facts at county expense, being “satisfied defendant had a fair and impartial trial.” There is no claim that Ross made any effort to file a narrative statement of facts, which is permissible under our practice. No statement of facts having been filed, the appeal was dismissed October 13, 1950.

*894Ross has heretofore had…