Child v. Washed Sand & Gravel Co.

The defendant and its president, Mr. Henry, appealed from an order finding said Henry guilty of contempt of court and directing that he be committed to jail until he purge himself of the contempt.

Plaintiffs prosecuted an action to restrain and enjoin defendant from prosecuting, supporting, or maintaining certain cross-actions pending in the state of Texas. The prayer did not contain the usual request “for such other and further relief as to the court seems proper.” Defendant did not appear, and the case ivas tried as a default case. Judgment was ordered and entered, among other things,…