Sorrentino v. Sorrentino

OPINION

This matter came before a panel of the Supreme Court for oral argument on December 17, 1996, pursuant to an order directing the defendant, Joseph S. Sorrentino, Jr. (defendant), to show cause why the issues raised in his appeal should not be summarily decided. The defendant has appealed pro se from a Family Court order finding him in contempt for failing to pay $540 in medical expenses and $300 in attorney’s fees. The plaintiff, Margaret V. Sorrentino (plaintiff), is defendant’s former wife.

After hearing the arguments of the parties and reviewing their memoranda, we are of the opinion…