Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1974

State ex rel. Witherspoon v. Pyburn

State ex rel. Witherspoon v. Pyburn
Supreme Court of Louisiana · Decided December 13, 1974 · Dixon
304 So. 2d 669; 1974 La. LEXIS 4424 (Southern Reporter, Second Series)

State ex rel. Witherspoon v. Pyburn

Opinion of the Court

In re: George Witherspoon, applying for writs of Mandamus and Habeas Corpus.

Writ denied. No error in the ruling complained of.

Dissenting Opinion

DIXON, J.,

is of the opinion this writ should be granted. Applicant requests “transcript” for preparation of post-conviction pleadings. The record and duplicate are in custody and possession of this court. The duplicate could be furnished the applicant at no appreciable expense or effort.

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