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Taylor v. United States

United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Apr 7, 1955
221 F.2d 228 (9th Cir. 1955)

Opinion

No. 427.

April 7, 1955.

Marion L. Taylor, Steilacoom, Wash., in pro. per.

No appearance for respondent.

Before DENMAN, Chief Judge, and BONE and POPE, Circuit Judges.


Applicant seeks permission from this court to appeal forma pauperis from an order of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Southern Division, denying his motion made pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255.

In his motion to the District Court applicant alleges that his conviction was obtained by perjured testimony but does not allege this evidence was knowingly used. The motion was properly denied. Tilghman v. Hunter, 10 Cir., 167 F.2d 661. The lower court has certified that the appeal is not taken in good faith and the application is denied. 28 U.S.C. § 1915.


Summaries of

Taylor v. United States

United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Apr 7, 1955
221 F.2d 228 (9th Cir. 1955)
Case details for

Taylor v. United States

Case Details

Full title:Marion L. TAYLOR, Petitioner, v. UNITED STATES of America, Respondent

Court:United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Date published: Apr 7, 1955

Citations

221 F.2d 228 (9th Cir. 1955)
15 Alaska 510

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