Thompson v. Thompson

YOUNG, Judge.

Mable L. Thompson initiated this contempt action against Harry R. Thompson, seeking to enforce an earlier decree entered on the dissolution of the parties' marriage. The trial court found Harry in contempt and entered judgment accordingly. Harry appeals, raising several issues. Because we find that the court's order exeeed-ed the scope of its contempt power, however, we need only address the proper use of contempt in enforcing dissolution decrees.

We reverse.

The facts relevant to this appeal are as follows. Harry and Mable's marriage was dissolved on June 24, 1981. The final…