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Feeling Contempt Toward Contempt
Being held “in contempt of court” is one of those tropes Hollywood loves to use, but in reality, it can occur for much less than throwing a tantrum during trial. If a party does not obey or breaches a court mandated order, he may be held in contempt. Here are the standards that apply: Read more
Did You Actually Settle?
If the validity of a settlement is in dispute, one test is to check whether the settlement was made in court or in writing, and whether the court conducted an allocution. Read more
Feeling Contempt Toward Contempt
/in NY Business Litigator Blog / NY Real Estate Litigator Blog /by Scott LaninBeing held “in contempt of court” is one of those tropes Hollywood loves to use, but in reality, it can occur for much less than throwing a tantrum during trial. If a party does not obey or breaches a court mandated order, he may be held in contempt. Here are the standards that apply:
Did You Actually Settle?
/in NY Business Litigator Blog / NY Real Estate Litigator Blog /by Scott LaninIf the validity of a settlement is in dispute, one test is to check whether the settlement was made in court or in writing, and whether the court conducted an allocution.