Ex Parte Wrather

This is a habeas corpus proceeding. This controversy grew out of an order made by the District Judge in the 124th District Court of Gregg County, entered on the 4th day of March, 1942, affecting the custody of a minor, John McDonald Wrather. On the 16th day of March, 1942, a contempt motion was filed in said court against relator, for refusing to obey the order of the court entered therein on March 4, 1942. Upon hearing, relator was adjudged in contempt of court for failure to deliver custody of such minor son to his mother, as directed by such court. Relator applied to the Court of Civil…