Focus (Forum & Focus)
Aug. 26, 2008
Wielding Contempt Carefully
When contempt issues do arise, the law is often poorly understood, writes Albert J. Menaster. - Focus Column
By Albert J. Menaster
This article appears on Page 7
Judges have inherent power to hold attorneys in contempt of court. Most judges never use the contempt power. Therefore, when contempt issues do arise the law is often poorly understood.
The objective of this article and self-study test is to review the law governing and limiting the power of contempt of court...
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