Oregon Supreme Court December 28, 1966 (Shannon v. Gladden)

DENECKE, J.

Petitioner’s petition for a writ of habeas corpus was dismissed by the trial court upon the ground that it was insufficient upon its face. Petitioner appeals.

*306Petitioner states in his brief that he “has chosen to raise bnt one issue on appeal and that is ‘Is the confinement of prisoners with mental defectives and insane persons a cruel and unusual punishment?