Ex parte Thomas

WARREN, Justice.

This is an original writ of habeas corpus proceeding seeking relief from an order of commitment.

Rois Merle Thomas and Amy Elephair Thomas were divorced in December of 1979. In order to adjust the property rights between the parties, Amy Thomas was awarded judgment against relator for the sum of $16,000, to be paid by relator as follows: the sum of $10,000 was to be paid on or before January 18, 1980 and the remainder was to be paid in twelve consecutive monthly installments of $500 each, beginning in January of 1980. Relator paid nothing on this obligation and respondent filed…