In re Kidd

Opinion by

SimpsoN, C.:

This is an original proceeding in this court, to obtain the discharge of G. W. Kidd, a person of unsound mind, on habeas corpus. The application is made by T. L. Kendrick, guardian of the person and estate of the said Kidd, and is resisted by the county attorney of Greenwood county. The facts are that on the 26th day of June, 1888, a complaint was filed before a justice of the peace in Greenwood county, charging G. W. Kidd with the crime of forgery. On the 27th day of June, 1888, he waived a preliminary examination, and was required to give bail in the sum of $1,500 for…