Burchett v. Burchett

In a support proceeding, the appeal is from an order of the Family Court, Westchester County, dated May 7, 1973, which, after a hearing, committed appellant to the Westchester County Penitentiary for 90 days, for willful violation of a support order, with execution stayed upon the condition that he pay $500 on or before May 15, 1973. Order reversed, on the law and in the exercise of discretion, without costs, and proceeding remitted to the Family Court for a full hearing and a new determination, in accordance with the views herein set forth. Appellant was admittedly in arrears and therefore…