PETERSON v. RODEN

2050394.

949 So.2d 948 (2006)

George W. PETERSON v. Tyler RODEN, Sheriff of Cullman County.

Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama.

August 4, 2006.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Carl E. Chamblee, Sr., Birmingham, for appellant.

Submitted on appellant's brief only.


THOMPSON, Judge.

George W. Peterson appeals from the denial of his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. We reverse and remand.

On October 26, 2005, the trial court entered an order finding Peterson in civil contempt for failing to pay child support. The trial court ordered Peterson incarcerated until he paid $13,443.70, representing past-due child support and interest. On January 26, 2006, Peterson petitioned the trial court for a writ of habeas corpus, seeking...

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