State v. Rector

Fox, President:

At the April term, 1946, of the Criminal Court of McDowell County, James White Rector, Jr., was indicted for nonsupport of his wife and two children, under the provisions of Code, 48-8-1. There was a trial by jury, resulting in a verdict of guilty, and defendant, in lieu of any other penalty, was required to pay to his wife, Melba Lois Rector, the sum of one hundred.dollars each month, beginning July 15, 1946, for her support and maintenance, and that of their two minor children, until the further order of the court. Previous to the entry of this judgment, a motion to set aside…