Ex Parte Duncan

BELL, Chief Justice.

Relator, in an original habeas corpus proceeding in this Court, seeks his discharge from the custody of the sheriff of Harris County. Upon presentation of his application this Court directed the issuance of the writ and ordered his release upon the posting of the bond fixed by us.

Relator was found guilty of contempt of court by the Domestic Relations Court No. 2 of Harris County for allegedly violating its order in failing and refusing to make payment of the future installments to become due on a note that was secured by a lien on an automobile received by Mrs. Duncan as a…