STATE v. BOMAR


358 S.W.2d 295 (1962)

STATE of Tennessee ex rel. Jack HYATT, Petitioner, v. Lynn BOMAR, Warden, Tenn. State Penitentiary, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Tennessee.

June 5, 1962.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Vincent E. Wehby, Nashville, for petitioner.

George F. McCanless, Atty. Gen., Henry C. Foutch, Asst. Atty. Gen., Nashville, for respondent.


TOMLINSON, Special Judge.

Hyatt's petition for the writ of habeas corpus is based on the allegation that he is being illegally deprived of his liberty by the Warden of the Penitentiary. He seeks an adjudication to that effect and an aiding order directing his release.

From the action of the trial court denying his application Hyatt has appealed to this Court. The case was heard on bill and answer, so to speak, all facts by reason of these pleadings being agreed...

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