Moore v. Buerger

KAROHL, Judge.

This is an original proceeding wherein relator seeks relief under a writ of habeas corpus. Rule 91.02. The relator alleges that he is in the custody of respondent Sheriff of Jefferson County under a judgment of direct criminal contempt, and the Warrant of Commitment of a circuit judge of Jefferson County reads as follows:

1. The Court finds that the Court caused notice to John Moore to be made through his counsel of record, William Haller, that John Moore shall appear at 1:00 P.M., on December 16, 1985, to purge himself of direct Contempt of Court for his statements under oath in…