Lindsey v. People
Supreme Court of Colorado
Error to Denver District Court, Hon. John A. Perry, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Burke
Plaintiff in error contends that he has been denied due process of law. A contempt committed in the immediate presence of the court while sitting as such is a direct contempt. 13 Corpus Juris 5. A. contempt which disrespects the court or obstructs the administration of justice is a criminal contempt. Wyatt v. People, 17 Colo. 252-258, 28 Pac. 961, citing Rapalje on Contempts, Sec. 21. Where the contempt is in the immediate presence of the court, summary punishment may be inflicted without affidavit, notice, rule to show cause, or other process. 13 Corpus Juris 63.
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2Cases cited6 opinions
- Lindsay v. LindsayIllinois Supreme Court · 1913
- Wyatt v. the PeopleSupreme Court of Colorado · 1892
- Ludlow v. Rector, Church Wardens & Vestrymen of St. John's ChurchNew York Court of Appeals · 1913
- State v. SchollWisconsin Supreme Court · 1918
- State v. DepoisterNevada Supreme Court · 1891
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