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Phrases with «contempt motion»

A "contempt motion" is a request made to a court to hold someone in contempt. Contempt means the individual has shown disrespect or disregard for the authority of the court or its orders. So, when someone files a contempt motion, they are asking the court to punish or reprimand someone for their behavior that undermines or disrespects the legal system. Full definition

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Sentences with «contempt motion»

  • Generally, parents only file contempt motions when other enforcement actions have not been effective. (info.legalzoom.com)
  • D.H. responding by filing several contempt motions against his ex-wife in the Montgomery County Domestic Relations Court where they were divorced. (courtnewsohio.gov)
  • «I think it's really helpful guidance for the profession now that the Supreme Court has effectively confirmed what both Justice Cromwell has said, so there's no longer any confusion for the lower courts that hear contempt motions about what's required to do prove civil contempt.» (canadianlawyermag.com)
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