In Re Application of Legdon

13 N.J. Super. 405 (1951)

80 A.2d 490

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF FRANK LEGDON FOR ISSUANCE OF WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer County Court Law Division.

Decided April 26, 1951.

Mr. Frank Legdon, petitioner, pro se.

HUGHES, J.C.C.

This petitioner applies for the writ of habeas corpus under R.S. 2:82-1 et seq., on the ground that he is unlawfully detained in the New Jersey State Prison, and in support thereof makes the following claims:

He states that he was born September 11, 1926, and at the age of 13 years was committed for juvenile delinquency (truancy) to the…