Larotondo v. Larotondo

Defendant appeals from an order granting plaintiff’s motion to punish him for contempt, for failing to comply with the provisions of a judgment of divorce which directs him to pay $25 a week for plaintiff’s support and maintenance. Order reversed, without costs, and matter remitted to the Special Term for a hearing in accordance with the views indicated herein. In his answering affidavit defendant claimed that he was unemployed and absolutely without means, and he demanded a hearing as to his financial inability to comply. The Special Term granted the motion, without a hearing. Special Term…