RLM Industries, Inc. v. Independent Holding Co.

RLM Industries, Inc., plaintiff-appellant, timely appeals the decision of the Cleveland Municipal Court. Appellant challenges the trial court’s decision that the court lacked authority to impose liability on attorney James L. Reed for indirect contempt in the amount of $21,282.90 and for attorney fees. Reed represented Independent Holding Company, d.b.a. Cleveland General Company, judgment debtor to appellant. The trial court did, however, hold Reed in indirect contempt of court and did award appellant $1,100 in attorney fees, but nothing more. The trial court reasoned that to impose the full…