Crittenden v. Superior Court

On May 2, 1963, Mrs. Cynthia H. Crittenden filed a divorce action against her husband Thomas T. Crittenden. He filed an answer and cross-complaint. Apparently certain orders were made, which are not contained in the record before this court. These included an order that defendant support plaintiff wife in the sum of $150 per month and return a diamond engagement ring and produce certain papers and files.

We have gleaned certain details of the case from the petition and from the answer thereto.

Plaintiff obtained an order commanding defendant to show cause why he should not be punished for…