Ex Parte Arthur Stiles

This is an original habeas corpus proceeding instituted in this Court by the relator, Arthur A. Stiles, to secure his release from an attachment issued by the Honorable W. M. Waide, acting as a Master in Chancery or Special Commissioner to take the deposition of relator. The material question to be determined is whether or not said Waide had the authority to issue the attachment.

In 1938 two suits in trespass to try title were pending in the 112th'District Court of Pecos County, Texas. The Permian Oil Company was the plaintiff in both suits, and the Western Oil & Royalty Company was one of the…