Legal Opinion

In Re Shook

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided January 24, 2002No. A01A2125PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Smith, Presiding Judge.

Mitchell M. Shook, an attorney, appeals from the judgment finding him in contempt of court. Shook contends the trial court erred in holding him in contempt without having referred the matter to another judge. Shook’s entire argument is based upon his contention that he was held in “indirect” contempt. We disagree with this characterization, and, finding no error, we affirm.

The facts surrounding Shook’s being held in contempt are set forth in detail in Slater v. State, 251 Ga. App. 620 (555 SE2d 8) (2001). For purposes of this appeal, it is sufficient to note that Shook…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Martin v. WatersCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1979
  2. Barlow v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1999
  3. Grantham v. Universal Tax Systems, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1995
  4. Slater v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2001

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. In Re HerringCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2004
  2. In Re ScheibCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  3. Johnson v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2002
  4. In Re HerringCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2004

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