Penn Anthracite Mining Co. v. Anthracite Miners

Opinion by

Stadtfeld, J.,

The sole question presented in the case is whether the provision of the Act of June 23, 1931, P. L. 925, entitling a person, charged with indirect criminal contempt for violation of a restraining order or injunction issued by a court or judge, to a jury trial, upon demand is constitutional.

The Act of June 23, 1931, is entitled: “An Act defining the rights of persons accused of contempt of court arising out of violation of injunctions; limiting eligibility of judges in such cases; and prescribing procedure and penalties.

“Section 1. Be it enacted, etc., That in all cases…