Legal Opinion
Martin v. Superior Court
California Court of Appeal
Decided January 31, 1962No. Civ. 6912PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtShepard, J.
This is a proceeding in certiorari to review a judgment finding petitioner, Bill Martin (hereinafter called Bill), in contempt for wilful refusal to obey an order requiring him to make certain payments for support of his former wife and his children.
Facts
In general substance the facts shown by the record before us are as follows: On September 8, 1959, Judge James C. Toothaker heard an uncontested action for divorce and ordered a decree of divorce in favor of plaintiff therein, Lillie Martin (hereinafter called Lillie) against Bill Martin. At said hearing Lillie was present in person with…
2Cases cited31 opinions
- Spellens v. SpellensCalifornia Supreme Court · 1957
- Davenport v. StrattonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1944
- Rediker v. RedikerCalifornia Supreme Court · 1950
- Plumer v. PlumerCalifornia Supreme Court · 1957
- Williams v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1939
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3Cited by13 opinions
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