White v. State of Georgia

Grice, Justice.

The adjudication of criminal contempt of court in this proceeding raises questions pertaining to the rights and responsibilities of an attorney before a trial judge. Houston White was adjudged in contempt of the Superior Court of Fulton County by Judge Luther Alverson. That judgment was affirmed by the Court of Appeals. White v. State of Ga., 105 Ga. App. 616 (125 SE2d 239). Because of the vital questions involved, application for certiorari was granted.

The facts have already been reported extensively by the Court of Appeals and only those necessary for the disposition required…