In re Stidger

This is an original proceeding by habeas corpus. Relief is sought from imprisonment under a judgment for contempt by the district court.

Upon the filing here of the petition for the writ of habeas corpus, the writ was granted. Among the *408respondents thereto were the judge of said court and the sheriff in whose custody, pursuant to said judgment, was the petitioner herein. The sheriff made return wherein he set out the warrant of commitment under which the petitioner was held and wherein he alleged that:

“Said warrant of commitment was issued in the manner and under the circumstances and for the…