Ress v. Rediess

On or about August 16, 1950, plaintiffs in error signed a complaint in the county court of Adams county in which it was alleged ias follows: “The undersigned complain that Fred W. Rediess, a resident at Adams county, Colorado, is so insane or distracted in his mind, as to endanger his own person or property, or the person or property of another or others, if allowed to go at large, and pray that inquiry be had 'as provided by law.” The party against whom this complaint was directed is the defendant in error.

Upon the filing of said complaint Rediess was appre hended about seven o’clock P.M. on…