In re Taylor
Court Of Oyer And Terminer New York
Proceedings to punish for contempt of court in refusing to answer questions before the grand jury.
1Opinion of the CourtForbes, J.
The power of the court to proceed in contempt is incident to every judicial tribunal, derived from its very constitution, and, without any express statutory aid. The doctrine in these broad terms is generally asserted, and is believed to be sound. The narrower doctrine, about which there is no dispute, is that this power is inherent in all courts of record.' Yates v. Lansing, 9 Johns. 395. In the Cartwright Case, 114 Mass. 230-238, it is held: “It is inherent in courts of chancery and other superior courts, as essential to the execution of their powers and to the maintenance of their…
2Cases cited30 opinions
- Anderson v. DunnSupreme Court of the United States · 1821
- Ex Parte TerrySupreme Court of the United States · 1888
- Ex Parte RobinsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1874
- SavinSupreme Court of the United States · 1889
- People v. . SharpNew York Court of Appeals · 1887
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