Nixon v. Nixon

Two issues are presented:

1. Whether sec. 268.14, Stats., is unconstitutional?

2. Whether the writ of ne exeat was improperly issued in the present case ?(1) At common law, ne exeat was the writ used to obtain equitable bail. It was issued by a court of equity against a defendant upon application of a complainant when it appeared that there was a debt positively due, certain in amount or capable of being made certain, on an equitable demand not suable at law, and that the defendant was about to leave the jurisdiction, having conveyed away his property, or under other circumstances which would…