Bailey v. Bailey

The defendant appeals from a juugment holding him in contempt of court for failure to comply with the court’s order as to payment of alimony and support. His defense is based upon his alleged inability to comply with the order.

In November of 1955 the plaintiff was granted a divorce from the defendant and awarded the custody of their eleven-year old daughter. The defendant in accordance with said decree was required to pay $250 per month as alimony and support for the plaintiff and the daughter. At this time defendant was earning in commissions as a salesman a net, before taxes and other…