Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, 1929

Ex Parte Wood

Ex Parte Wood
Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas · Decided June 26, 1929 · Christian
18 S.W.2d 1080; 113 Tex. Crim. 187; 1929 Tex. Crim. App. LEXIS 586 (South Western Reporter, Second Series)

Ex Parte Wood

Opinion of the Court

CHRISTIAN, Judge.

— Appellant made application to the judge of the 12th Judicial District for writ of habeas corpus. The judge refused to issue the writ and from the refusal the appellant has sought to perfect his appeal.

The procedure in the instant case did not confer jurisdiction upon this court on appeal. The statute authorizing an appeal in cases of *188 this nature contemplates that it shall be taken from a decision of the trial judge or court after a hearing. Article 857 C. C. P.; Ex parte Lozano, 225 S. W. 59; Ex parte Smith, 215 S. W. 299; Ex parte Strong, 30 S. W. 666; Ex parte Ainsworth, 27 Texas 731.

The appeal is dismissed.

Dismissed.

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The foregoing opinion of the Commission of Appeals has been examined by the Judges of the Court of Criminal Appeals and approved by the Court.

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