Lloyd v. Smith

LOONEY, Justice.

H. N. Smith, the relator, brought this habeas corpus proceeding to regain possession of his two minor girl children, Sue Elaine and Kathryn Ann, alleged to have been illegally possessed and illegally restrained of their liberty by respondents Ray E. Lloyd and wife. The respondents filed pleas of privilege to be sued in Gray-son County, where they reside. Their pleas of privilege were controverted by relator who contended that the court below had venue of the cause under sec. 9 of Art. 1995, R.C.S., which provides that “A suit based upon a crime, offense, or trespass may be…