Ex Parte Adell

In this original habeas corpus proceeding relator Marvin M. Adell argues he was denied due process because he was not given proper notice of the contempt charge for which he was incarcerated. The record was incomplete without fault of Adell when he filed his petition, and we ordered Adell released on bond pending the filing of the complete record and a reply. After review of the record and consideration of the reply, we agree the notice was insufficient and order relator discharged.

Adell was a defendant in a suit involving a close corporation in which he was an officer and shareholder. The…