In RE MARRIAGE OF MURRAY v. Murray

Charles L. Murray appeals from the findings and judgment of contempt and warrant of commitment for failure to pay his child support obligation in the amount of $600 per month. Murray contends that he was denied his right to a fair hearing because the trial court was prejudiced against him. Based upon the record before us, we conclude that the trial court evidenced a lack of impartiality during the contempt hearing. We therefore exercise our discretion under sec. 752.35, Stats., and reverse in the interests of justice.

On June 29,1984, a contempt hearing was held before the trial court because…