¶1 (dissenting) — The demand for expedition and the futility of such expression preclude preparation of a dissenting opinion. The judgment and sentence are void or they are valid. If valid (I so contend), the writ should be denied; if void, the release of the petitioner should be ordered.
13 Wash. 2d 7
123 P.2d 767
In Re Cress
Decided March 20, 1942
Washington Supreme Court · decided 1942-03-20
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Decided 1942-03-20
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