United States of America Ex Rel. Charles Watkins, Appellant v. Angelo C. Cavell, Warden, Western State Penitentiary, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 270 F.2d 503 (3d Cir. 1959)

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US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit - 270 F.2d 503 (3d Cir. 1959) Submitted September 25, 1959
Decided October 6, 1959

Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania; Wallace S. Gourley, Chief Judge.

Charles Watkins, pro se.

Joseph Solomon, Dist. Atty., for Lawrence County, New Castle, Pa., for appellee.

Before GOODRICH, STALEY and HASTIE, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM.


This is an appeal from refusal of a writ of habeas corpus by the district court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. We have examined the appellant's contention and agree with the conclusion of the district court that he presents no grounds for the relief sought.

The judgment of the district court will be affirmed.

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