Korman v. Strick

GORDON, Vice Chief Justice:

Petitioner David J. Korman brings this special action from a contempt finding against him by the respondent judge. Having taken jurisdiction under Ariz. Const. Art. 6, § 5(1), we vacate the jail sentence imposed on petitioner.

Petitioner’s wife filed for a dissolution of their marriage in February, 1981. In connection with the dissolution proceeding, she made several discovery requests with which petitioner did not comply. Petitioner’s wife then obtained court orders compelling discovery, but petitioner failed to fully comply with these orders. Finally, petitioner’s…