DITTER, J., December 5, 1969.
The issue before us is whether a court has the inherent power to commit a father to prison for refusing to comply with a temporary support order. We believe it does.
On May 20, 1969, a temporary order of support was entered against defendant, Dr. Theodore B. Krouse, under the terms of which he was required to pay $185 per week to his former wife for the maintenance of their two minor children. As a result of defendant's refusing...
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