Blumenberg v. Neubecker

The judgment which is the basis of the contempt proceeding was entered on a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the sum of *952$208,354.68. Simultaneously with, the decision in this contempt proceeding, the said judgment is being reversed (Blumenberg v. Neubecker, 15 A D 2d 952). If it be assumed arguendo that the contempt order was proper when made and that the mere reversal of a judgment which was the foundation for a civil contempt order does not require reversal of the civil contempt order, it is our opinion that in an action of the nature here involved the interests of justice do not…