James v. James

HOLMES, Judge.

This is a contempt proceeding.

The husband was found guilty of criminal contempt and sentenced to three days imprisonment. He appeals to this court by certiorari.

The dispositive issue is whether a reconciliation of the parties terminates a prior restraining order. We hold that in this instance it does and reverse.

The record reveals the following: The parties separated on April 23, 1978, due to marital difficulties. Two days later, the wife petitioned the circuit court for custody of the parties’ child and for an order tempo*812rarily restraining the husband from interfering with the…