Law - Contempt Of Court
Contempt is generally defined as an act of disobedience to an order of a court, or an act of disrespect of a court. A client's failure to comply with a restraining order, a visitation order or an injunction in any kind of action may result in a finding of contempt of court, no matter the intention.
The court has the power to punish neglection, violation of duty, or any other misconduct. Also a non-payment of a sum of money, ordered by the court to be paid can lead to contempt of court. Another type of contempt is whether the contempt charged is civil or criminal in nature. The difference between civil and criminal contempt is the remedy sought. If the purpose of the contempt order is remedial, such as to force the accused to obey a court order, the contempt is civil. If the purpose of the contempt order is to punish a past wrongful conduct, and thereby preserve the dignity and integrity of the court, the contempt is criminal. Assuming contempt of court is shown, it is punishable......
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