California Court of Appeal March 20, 1924, Civ. No. 4624. (Willson v. Superior Court)

HOUSER,

J.

Certiorari. The purpose of the proceeding before this court is to determine the legality of a judgment of contempt and an order of commitment arising out of the refusal of a person adjudged guilty of the contempt to answer certain questions propounded to him as a witness.

The witness was the defendant in the action.