Simpson v. Simpson

This is an appeal on questions of law from the Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations, upon a finding of guilt of contempt of court.

Appellant was divorced on October 20, 1961, and the decree included an order for support and maintenance of the minor children of the parties.

The matter at bar had its origin in an affidavit of the wife asserting that appellant had disobeyed the order for support and was, therefore, in contempt of court. On the strength of such affidavit for citation, appellant was brought before the court to answer why he should not be punished for contempt. It is…