Disobedience of the original writ, or any subsequent order thereon, subjects the defendant to commitment for contempt, and also to a forfeiture of one thousand dollars ($1,000) to the party aggrieved, besides rendering the defendant liable for all damages sustained in consequence of such disobedience.
Code 1858, § 3754; Shan., § 5534; Code 1932, § 9704; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 23-1837.
Collateral References. 39 Am. Jur. 2d Habeas Corpus §§ 176, 177.
39A C.J.S. Habeas Corpus § 187.
Liability for statutory penalty of judge, court, administrative officer or other custodian of person, in connection with habeas corpus proceedings. 84 A.L.R. 807.