In Re Collins

This is a petition for habeas corpus and for ancillary certiorari filed in behalf of Lee F. Collins by 1 of her 2 “duly authorized agents and attorneys.” We shall refer to Lee F. Collins as the petitioner. On April 10, 1945, she filed a bill for divorce from Thom Collins, alleging that a common-law marriage was consummated between herself and defendant in May, 1939. The defendant filed an answer and cross bill. Subsequently the parties were before the circuit court on a motion by defendant to dismiss the plaintiff’s bill of complaint, and also a motion to dismiss the cross bill. At the…