Laff v. Laff

Plaintiff secured a decree of divorce from defendant, the custody of the two children of the parties, and $25 per week as alimony and support for herself and children. Defendant has since obtained some modification as to amount, but was $180 in arrears when he was cited in to show cause why he should not be adjudged guilty of contempt for failing to pay the same. He responded with affidavits wherein he claims inability to pay. The court found him guilty and remanded him to the county jail until such time as he shall pay $185 to plaintiff, and “the sheriff of Hennepin County, Minn. • is hereby…