Jahns v. Jahns

MURRAY, Chief Justice.

This is a habeas corpus proceeding instituted by Frances Janie Jahns against her husband, Henry Jahns, seeking to recover possession and custody of their two and one-half year old daughter, Terry Dale Jahns. The proceeding was instituted in the District Court of Gonzales County, Texas. Defendant, Henry Jahns, filed a plea of privilege stating that Guadalupe County was the county of his residence and asserting his right to be sued in that county. Plaintiff controverted the plea of privilege and alleged that under the provisions of Sections 5, 7 and 9 of Article 1995,…