Sharkey v. Iowa District Court for Dubuque County

CARTER, Justice.

Plaintiff, Dennis Sharkey, has brought this original certiorari action to challenge a jail sentence imposed in a contempt proceeding for violation of an injunction. Upon considering the arguments of the parties, we annul the writ.

In September 1988, the district court enjoined Sharkey from storing vehicles or junk on his land and further enjoined him to abate the nuisance which existed as a result of that activity. On April 24, 1989, the court entered an order finding Sharkey in contempt of court for willfully failing to comply with the September 1988 order. The court further…