In re McWilliams

After the most painstaking examination of the authorities we are of the opinion that the application for the writ of habeas corpus, which has been filed here, when considered in the light of the law, shows upon its face that petitioner is not entitled to his discharge from custody in the manner and form of procedure here invoked and under the conditions here presented. [Sec. 2444, R. S. 1909; Ex parte Roberts, 166 Mo. 207.]

The probate court had jurisdiction and plenary power to adjudge petitioner to be a person of unsound mind. Petitioner will continue to be regarded in law as non compos for…