IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PLAINTIFF AND RESPONDENT, VS. CARYL CHESSMAN, DEFENDANT AND APPELLANT. CRIM. 5006. APPELLANT'S OPENING BRIEF. AUTOMATIC AND NOTICED APPEAL FROM THE JUDGMENTS OF, AND DENIAL OF MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL BY, THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. HONORABLE CHARLES W. FRICKE, JUDGE

Death Row, San Quention California, 1958. 4to. Original green title wrappers. [2], xvi, 318 pp. Typed on rectos only. Occasional mild wear, Very Good.

Representing himself, Chessman begins this Brief with a quotation from a 1949 dissenting opinion by Justice Robert Jackson: "The most odious of all oppressions are those which mask as justice."
An excellent writer, Chessman wrote several well-received books while he was on Death Row.at San Quentin. His legal writing is of the first order, and he understands how to employ legal citations and arguments. Altogether this is an impressive brief arguing a variety of reasons to reverse his conviction. (Inventory #: 40623)