Patterson v. Patterson

'WiNbobNb, J.

In this State any person found guilty of willful disobedience of an order lawfully issued by any court of competent jurisdiction may be punished for contempt. G.S. 5-1 (4). Nobles v. Roberson, 212 N.C. 334, 193 S.E. 420; Elder v. Barnes, 219 N.C. 411, 14 S.E. 2d 249; Mfg. Co. v. Arnold, 228 N.C. 375, 45 S.E. 2d 577. But an order of court not “lawfully issued” may not be tbe basis on which to found a proceeding for contempt. In re Foreclosure, 205 N.C. 488, 171 S.E. 788. Hence appellant on this appeal challenges, and we hold properly so, the validity of the judgment holding her…