Marlin Ferris Goggans, Also Known as M. F. Goggans v. Reta Osborn

SOLOMON, District Judge.

Appellant was adjudged guilty of contempt for his wilful failure to make certain payments required by a “dissolution of partnership” agreement which he and his then-wife executed, which agreement was approved by the court and by reference made a part of the divorce decree. This appeal attacks the jurisdiction of the trial court to enforce the agreement by contempt proceedings.

Appellant M. F. Goggans married appellee Reta Osborn Goggans on December 28, 1946. Three days later they became partners in a painting contracting business known as the M. F. Goggans Co. This…