Norstrom v. Wahl

ALSCHULER, Circuit Judge.

It is important to classify the proceeding here — whether for civil or criminal contempt, or both — since the order for payment to the United States of part of the fine imposed can be supported only in a proceeding for criminal contempt, and for payment of part to the plaintiff only in one for a civil contempt. In considering the question, one turns to the exhaustive discussion of civil and criminal contempts as found in Gompers v. Bucks Stove & Range Co., 221 U. S. 418, 31 S. Ct. 492, 55 L. Ed. 797, 34 L. R. A. (N. S.) 874. The opinion, from page 440 of 221 U. S., 31…