State, Ex Rel. Shonk v. Crist, Supt.

This is an action in habeas corpus, originating in this court, instituted for and on behalf of Ralph E. Shonk by his attorney. At the inception of the hearing, upon motion, it was ordered that the petition be amended to show that notwithstanding the form of the caption the action is being prosecuted by and on behalf of Ralph E. Shonk and not on the relation of the state of Ohio.

In the return filed to the writ of habeas corpus by the acting Superintendent, Lima State Hospital, it appeared that Shonk’s detention at the Lima State Hospital was based on a judgment of commitment of the Court of…