Long v. Stratton

Petitioner Long was, on February 23, 19.37, cited by respondent to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt for failure to pay to his divorced' wife, Waldy O. Long, monthly installments as provided in the decree of divorce; and he, contending that respondent was without jurisdiction to punish for contempt, sued out a writ of certiorari that this court might review the proceedings.

The grounds upon which petitioner predicates his contentions are: (1) That the divorce complaint does not state a cause of action; and (2) that the parties having made a community property settlement…