Minneapolis Willys-Knight Co. v. Bergan

Olsen, C.

Certiorari to review a conviction and sentence for contempt of court.

The statute as to what constitutes direct and what constitutes constructive contempt, and as to what the punishment shall be in either case, is clear and specific. Direct contempts are only those occurring in the immediate view and presence of the court. All others are constructive contempts. The contempt here complained of was clearly a constructive contempt. Defendant W. F. O’Dean was cited to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt for refusal to testify as to the true facts in an examination before…