Frese v. Superior Court

JACOBSON, Judge.

This special action requires us to determine whether the Superior Court of Maricopa County when exercising its contempt power violated the Arizona Constitutional provision prohibiting imprisonment for debt.

On February 26, 1969, petitioner Jack M. Frese was granted a decree of divorce from real party in interest, Maxine F. Frese, in the Superior Court of Maricopa County. This decree of divorce, insofar as pertinent here, provided:

“3. That defendant [Maxine F. Frese] be and she is hereby awarded the Buick automobile of the parties * * *.

“4. Plaintiff [Jack M. Frese] is further…