In re Coulter

This is an original application for a writ of habeas corpus. Briefly, the facts are these: On the 9th day of March, 1901, one J. Eugene Jordan, as plaintiff, began an action against the petitioner and another, as defendants, to recover the value of a certain quantity of gold dust which he alleged the defendants had received for and upon his account, and had wrongfully converted to their own use. After issue joined, a trial was had, which resulted in a money judgment in favor of the plaintiff. Execution was issued thereon, and returned unsatisfied. Thereupon the plaintiff instituted…