a contempt of court

  • 81constructive contempt — noun : a contempt that is committed outside the presence of a court in session or of a judge acting in a judicial capacity and is either civil in character when in willful disobedience to a lawful order or decree made for the benefit of a party… …

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  • 82criminal contempt — A crime which consists in the obstruction of judicial duty generally resulting in an act done in the presence of the court; e.g. contumelious conduct directed to the judge or a refusal to answer questions after immunity has been granted. Conduct… …

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  • 83criminal contempt — A crime which consists in the obstruction of judicial duty generally resulting in an act done in the presence of the court; e.g. contumelious conduct directed to the judge or a refusal to answer questions after immunity has been granted. Conduct… …

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  • 84indirect contempt — An act committed elsewhere than in the presence of the court or judge, which tends to obstruct the administration of justice, or to bring the court, or judge, or the administration of justice into disrespect. Re Dill, 32 Kan 668, 5 P 39; Osborne… …

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  • 85civil contempt — The dividing line between civil and criminal contempt is indistinct. It can be said with some assurance, however, that where the primary purpose of a contempt proceeding is to provide a remedy for an injured suitor and to coerce compliance with… …

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  • 86criminal contempt — Some authorities are critical of the use of this expression, saying that it is as redundant as criminal crime. It can be said with some assurance, however, that where the primary purpose of a contempt proceeding is to preserve the court s… …

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  • 87Lahore High Court — The Lahore High Court is based in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Lahore High Court was established on 21 March 1919, although it s predecessors have been providing justice since 1866. The Lahore High Court has such jurisdiction as is conferred on them …

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  • 88New Hampshire Supreme Court — State Seal of New Hampshire Established 1841 Jurisdiction New Hampshire …

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  • 89John Roberts Supreme Court nomination — The Senate hearings on the nomination of John Roberts to the Supreme Court, began on September 12, 2005, with U.S. Senators posing questions to Roberts, who was nominated by President George W. Bush to fill the vacancy of Chief Justice of the… …

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  • 90direct criminal contempt — Conduct directed against the power and dignity of the court during a session of court and in the immediate view and presence of the court. Lynn v State, 38 Okla Crim 313, 260 P 1069. See criminal contempt …

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