Muckelrath v. Chezem

The appellants, Muckelrath and Alexander, were sureties on a ne exeat bond executed by them as surety on a bond for $750, with Louis Chezem as principal. The bond was issued in connection with divorce and alimony proceedings instituted by Mrs. Chezem against her husband, Louis Chezem.

Upon presentation of the bill of complaint and affidavit, Hon. Edgar M. Lane, Circuit Judge of the district in which Jasper County is located, directed the clerk to issue the writ of ne exeat against Chezem, the husband, prohibiting him from leaving the State and directing the sheriff to require a bond of said…