Ex Parte Roberts

Relator seeks by habeas corpus proceeding to be relieved of an order of the trial court in Cause No. 15149-B, pending in the District Court of Gregg County, whereby relator was adjudged to be in contempt of the trial court for failure to comply with the judgment of such court commanding him to pay into the registry of the court the sum of $25.00 per month for the support and maintenance of his minor child.

The controlling facts are as follows: On August 23, 1940, J. C. Roberts filed suit No. 14426-C in the District Court of Gregg County for a divorce. His petition made no mention of any child…