State Ex Rel. Luban v. Coleman

Buford, J. —

The writ of error brings for review judgment in habeas corpus proceedings remanding petitioner to the custody of the respondent who held the petitioner under a judgment of contempt.

The judgment of contempt is as follows:

“The Court: It is very patent to this court that you were deliberately lying in this case, trying to protect somebody.' So long as a man tries to tell the truth I am with him, but 1 have the utmost contempt for a liar. You are evidently trying to protect somebody. I am going to give you thirty days in jail for contempt of court.

“Witness Lubin : May 1 say something…