Baker v. Baker

BELL, Judge.

Charles Baker was found in contempt of an order of the Circuit Court for Washington County which enjoined him from harassing his wife and trespassing upon her property. He was sentenced to 89 days in jail. He protests that he was improperly convicted of criminal contempt in a civil contempt proceeding. We believe his position is well taken and we reverse.

Yvonne Baker lodged a Bill of Complaint against her husband seeking a divorce and other relief. That additional relief included a request for an injunction. An ex parte order issued that commanded Mr. Baker to:

immediately cease…