Staggs v. Staggs

The defendant-appellant, Edmon D. Staggs, appeals from an order finding him guilty of contempt for nonpayment of child support and medical bills. The court sentenced him to ten days in the Cleveland House of Corrections. It then suspended the sentence subject to the condition that he continue to pay $57 per week as current support plus $20 per week on the arrearage of $2,332 until the arrearage is paid in full.

The parties were granted a divorce in 1975. Custody of the parties’ two minor children was awarded to the appellee, Candy L. Staggs. The appellant was ordered to pay $22.50 weekly for…