Ex Parte Sanders

In this original habeas corpus proceeding the Hon. P. C. Sanders, relator, seeks release from a contempt commitment issued against him by the Hon. William C. Davis, Judge of the 37th Judicial District of Texas.

The case arose from a dispute between relator and Judge Davis as to which of them is entitled to the office of Judge of the 37th Judicial District Court.

On January 1, 1945, Hon. Robert W. B. Terrell qualified for the office for the term ending December 31, 1948, and was holding it when he died on July 22, 1948. At the time of his death Judge Terrell was a candidate to succeed himself…