Perry v. Pernet
Indiana Supreme Court
Erom Clark Circuit Court, Harry C. Montgomery, Judge. Action by Charles Perry against James S. Pernet. Erom a judgment for defendant, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMonks, C. J.
This is a proceeding by writ of habeas corpus against appellee, sheriff of Clark county, Indiana, for the discharge of appellant from the jail of said county. Einal judgment was rendered remanding appellant to the custody of appellee.
*69It appears from the record that the wife of the appellant brought an action against him for support, under the statute; that the court ordered that he pay to his wife the sum of $5 per week. Upon his failure to comply with said order the wife filed an affidavit against the appellant, asking that he be -cited to appear and show cause, if any he had, why he should…
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