In this original habeas corpus proceeding the petitioner, Elmer Combs, seeks a writ to compel the respondent, Otto C. Boles, Warden of the West Virginia Penitentiary, to release him from custody. The writ was granted on June 13, 1966, returnable on September 7, 1966, and counsel was appointed to represent the petitioner. On the return day the petitioner, through his counsel, appeared and filed his written...
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