Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1974

State ex rel. Martin v. Henderson

Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided April 26, 1974 · Are, Barham, Dixon, Granted, Should, Tate

293 So. 2d 185; 1974 La. LEXIS 3798 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

Dissenting Opinion

DIXON, J.,

is of the opinion that conditions which existed in Mathews v. Henderson were of a temporary nature, and must be corrected. An evidentiary hearing should have been held.

Opinion of the Court

In re: Freddie Martin applying for Writs of Habeas Corpus and Certiorari.

Writ refused. Because of emergency situation at Orleans Parish prison, the detention at Angola has been allowed. See No. 53,953, State ex rel. Mathews v. Henderson, La., 292 So.2d 496.

BARHAM, J. and TATE, J., are of the opinion the writ should be granted.

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