Kovner v. Wainwright
Supreme Court of Florida
Kovner v. Wainwright, 155 So. 2d 364 (Fla. 1963)
1963 Fla. LEXIS 2910
Caldwell, Connell, Roberts, Terrell, Thomas
Kovner v. Wainwright
Opinion of the Court
This matter recurs for consideration upon the judgment and mandate of the Supreme Court of the United States. Pursuant to the directions of that Court it is now found that the petition, if proved, alleged grounds for post-conviction relief. In order to expedite the disposition of the matter we decline to issue a writ of habeas corpus, but expressly without prejudice to the petitioner to proceed under Florida Criminal Procedure Rule No. 1, 31 F.S.A. See Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335, 83 S.Ct. 792, 9 L.Ed.2d 799, and on remand, Gideon v. Wainwright, (Fla.) 153 So.2d 299.
It is so ordered.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Samuel KOVNER v. Louie L. WAINWRIGHT, Director, Division of Corrections
- Status
- Published