Morris v. State

CARR, Judge.

William Hugh Morris was imprisoned in the county jail of Jefferson County, Alabama, for contempt of court. His contempt was based on his refusal to testify before the grand jury of said county concerning a specific matter.

Upon the adjournment of the grand jury the contemnor was released from imprisonment when he gave bond with sureties. Title 7, Secs. 455 and 456, Code 1940.

The bond in pertinent part provides:

“The condition of the above obligation is such, that the said Hugh Morris is admitted to bail in the sum of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars, conditioned for his appearance…