Napier v. Napier

Opinion op the Court by

Judge McCandless

Reversing.

In a suit in the Harlan circuit court a judgment was -entered against Charlie Napier directing him to pay certain sums to his wife, Louanna Napier, for maintenance for herself and children, no divorce being granted.

The record is silent as to the amount of these sums and the dates on which they were to be paid. However, it appears that he fell behind in the payment and that a rule was issued against him to show why. His' response was held insufficient and the rule made absolute.

On the last day of the term he was arrested and sent to jail.…