Ex Parte Blanchard

736 S.W.2d 642 (1987)

Ex parte Vernon Hugh BLANCHARD, Relator.

No. C-6631.

Supreme Court of Texas.

September 16, 1987.

David C. Gunn, Baytown, for relator.

Ron Marsh, Baytown, for respondent.

In this original habeas corpus proceeding Relator Vernon Hugh Blanchard argues that he was denied due process of law because he was not afforded proper notice of the contempt charge for which he was incarcerated. We agree and order the Relator discharged.

Vernon's incarceration results from an attempt by his ex-wife Margaret to compel delivery of certain property in his possession, but awarded to her in their…