FRANK, Judge.
Dion Houghtaling appeals from the summary denial of his petition for writ of habeas corpus. Houghtaling argues, and we agree, that the petition should have been treated as a motion for postconviction relief under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 and considered on its merits.
The petition is simply an incorrectly styled motion for postconviction relief. The motion satisfies the procedural requirements of Rule 3.850, contains a proper oath...
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