80 F. Supp. 856 | M.D. Penn. | 1948
Petitioner had a hearing and an order was entered denying his application for a writ of habeas corpus. Nunn v. Humphrey, D.C.M.D.Pa., 79 F.Supp. 8. He now, in a petition directed against the Clerk of the Court, has filed in forma pauperis a blanket request for copies of records,
It was not intended that the taxpayer’s money should be spent indiscriminately to satisfy the mere whinis of such applicants. In this petition he asks for a copy of the" Response. The records show that a copy was served upon him at the time of filing. As for Respondent’s Briefs, there were none. The issue was a simple one of fact, and required no briefs. A certified copy of the indictment was introduced' into evidence; the only purpose of which was to show that the indictment did charge the transportation, of a 1947 Fofd. He saw this" exhibit,
The request (following a form previously presented by another petitioner) asks that the government make and furnish free of charge:
“(a) Complete Transcript of the hearing in Habeas Corpus action no. 220 (testimony of witnesses.)
“(b) Copies of all Exhibits entered by the Respondent in Habeas Corpus Action No. 220, inclusive.
“(c) Copies of the Respondents Briefs, Response and/or any documents or object entered and filed within said Court by the aforesaid.”
Part of Respondent’s Exhibit No. 1.