Feldman v. American Palestine Line, Inc.

(after stating the facts as above). Counsel for the appellant has argued that the allowance of these two items was in contravention of sections 823 and 824 of the Revised Statutes (Comp. St. § § 1375,1378). In our view of the case, these statutes relating to taxable costs have no bearing. The sole question is whether a contempt of court was committed. If a contempt was committed, there is no doubt that the court may fine the contemnor and may direct such fine to be paid to the injured party as damages, including as such reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses. In re Tift (D. C.) 11 F. 463; In…