Ex Parte Gerdes

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice YÁÑEZ.

This habeas corpus proceeding arises from a contempt order against Roger Gerdes for his failure, as a judgment debt- or, to comply with an injunction relating to the preservation of assets subject to judgment. We conclude the contempt order is void. Accordingly, we grant the writ of habeas corpus and order Gerdes discharged from the trial court’s judgment of contempt.

Contempt and Habeas Corpus

An original habeas corpus proceeding is a collateral attack on a contempt order. Ex parte Rohleder, 424 S.W.2d 891, 892 (Tex.1967) (orig. proceeding); Ex parte Casillas, 25…