In Re Johnson

Petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On November 30, 1948, in the action of Bessie Johnson versus Andrew Johnson, there was entered an amended and modified order requiring Andrew to pay Bessie $50 a month for her support, $150 counsel fees, and $25 costs. Andrew failed to make the payments, and, on January 18, 1949, he was adjudged guilty of contempt for willfully failing to comply with the order. He was committed to the county jail until he did so. This order of commitment has not been attacked, and constitutes an adjudication that on January 18, 1949, Andrew had the ability to comply with…