BODEN v. WALTERS


278 S.W.2d 70 (1955)

Phillip T. BODEN, Appellant, v. Ralph WALTERS, Jailer of Hart County, Kentucky, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky.

Rehearing Denied May 13, 1955.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Terry L. Hatchett, Glasgow, for appellant.

C. B. Larimore, Davis Williams, Munfordville, for appellee.


STEWART, Chief Justice.

This is a habeas corpus action in which Phillip T. Boden undertook to obtain his release from the custody of Ralph Walters, jailer of Hart County. Boden was committed to jail by the Honorable W. R. Gentry, judge of the Hart Circuit Court, and ordered to remain there until he purged himself of contempt. At a hearing Boden was denied a writ and he appeals.

The facts and the applicable law developed in this action are fully set forth and...

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