Clemons v. Chase

Lonnie Clemons was arrested upon a warrant which was issued from the County Judge’s Court for Polk County charging him with seining in “Lake Hatchineha,” which, according to the warrant, was “closed to seining in Polk County.” He was held in custody by the Sheriff of Polk County when, upon the application of the accused, a writ of habeas corpus was issued on May 21st from this Court.

The Sheriff’s return stated that he had arrested Clemons by authority of the warrant and holds him under it. The return also stated that the warrant was issued upon an affidavit alleging that Clemons on April 5,…