Porter v. Maxwell

De Graee, J.'

This proceeding may find disposition by a reaffirmance of the rule applicable to the facts in the instant matter. It is sufficient to cite the following cases: Peel v. Peel, 50 Iowa 521, 522; Hogue v. Hayes, 53 Iowa 377; Hancock v. Hancock, 134 Iowa 475; Pewick v. Meyer, 202 Iowa 134. The instant petitioner was adjudged guilty of contempt for a failure to pay alimony; but the inability to pay alimony or to comply with an order of court for the payment of money is a defense to a charge of contempt. A defendant is not guilty per sc of an intentional contempt of the court’s…