Wade v. Payne (Majority)
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The Supreme Court affirmed the order of the circuit court dismissing Appellant's pro se petition for writ of habeas corpus, holding that Appellant stated no ground on which the writ could issue.
Appellants was convicted of rape and fourth-degree sexual assault. The court of appeals affirmed the convictions and sentences. Appellant later brought this action raising five claims for habeas relief, including claims that he was tried in violation of his right to a speedy trial. The circuit court dismissed the habeas petition. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that Appellant's claims fell outside the purview of habeas relief.
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