In Re Vallindras

In an action for divorce, John A. Vallindras was ordered to pay certain amounts for the support of his wife and children and $100 as attorney’s fee. Upon an affidavit of his wife, alleging that he had not complied with these requirements, an order to show cause issued. Following several hearings, Vallindras was committed to the county jail. The present proceeding in habeas corpus was brought to obtain his release from that imprisonment.

At the hearing before this court, the Sheriff of the City and County of San Francisco produced an original order, dated April 10, signed by a judge of the…