¶1I am unable to concur. “ The warrant of the governor is prima facie evidence, at least, that all necessary legal prerequisites have been complied with ” (Church on Habeas Corpus, sec. 480), and the petitioner has not made it appear to my satisfaction that the courts of Alabama could not hold him for examination on the affidavit charging him with embezzlement.
88 Cal. 640
Ex parte Spears
Decided April 30, 1891
California Supreme Court · decided 1891-04-30
Application to the Supreme Court for a discharge from imprisonment on a writ of habeas corpus. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
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Decided 1891-04-30
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