a contempt of court
101departure in despite of court — In old English practice, the tenant in a real action, having once appeared, was considered as constructively present in court until again called upon. Hence if, upon being demanded, he failed to appear, he was said to have departed in despite… …
102departure in despite of court — In old English practice, the tenant in a real action, having once appeared, was considered as constructively present in court until again called upon. Hence if, upon being demanded, he failed to appear, he was said to have departed in despite… …
103find someone in contempt — punish someone for interfering with court proceedings or refusing to obey a court order …
104inherent powers of court — The inherent power of a court is that which is necessary for the proper and complete administration of justice and such power is resident in all courts of superior jurisdiction and essential to their existence; e.g., sentencing and contempt… …
105inherent powers of court — The inherent power of a court is that which is necessary for the proper and complete administration of justice and such power is resident in all courts of superior jurisdiction and essential to their existence; e.g., sentencing and contempt… …
106laugh out of court — ► laugh out of court dismiss with contempt as being obviously ridiculous. Main Entry: ↑laugh …
107criminal contempt — Law. any seriously disrespectful act committed against the dignity or authority of a court. * * * …
108laugh someone/thing out of court — dismiss someone or something with contempt as being obviously ridiculous. → laugh …
109direct contempt — Words spoken or acts done in the presence of the court, or during its intermissions, which tend to subvert, embarrass or prevent justice, such as telling the judge that he is ignorant and unfair. State v Goff, 28 SC 17, 88 SE2d 788, 52 ALR2d 1292 …
110laugh someone/something out of court — dismiss with contempt as being obviously ridiculous …
