Mitchell v. Lane

In 1940, W. E. Mitchell was divorced from Louise Mitchell, and in the judgment the former was ordered to pay $12 per month for the support of the minor child of the parties until said child reached the age of 16 years. 'In 1954, Mitchell was cited for contempt because of his nonpayment of any amount pursuant to the order. Upon hearing Mitchell was adjudged in contempt and the sum of $1,872 was directed to be paid in specific installments to the Child Support Officer for Tarrant County. It was further provided that Mitchell should be placed in jail if he defaulted in making the payments. In…