Lubin v. Schumer

Sherman Lubin appeals an order adjudging him in contempt of court for failing to comply with two provisions of a final judgment. The contempt order provides that Lubin shall serve thirty days in jail if he fails to return certain jewelry to David Schumer and to reimburse him for medical expenses within thirty days. We affirm the trial court’s finding that Lubin violated the non-harassment provision of the final judgment, Applegate v. Barnett Bank, 377 So.2d 1150 (Fla.1979); however, we reverse the remaining portions of the order for two reasons.

*600First, the contempt order purports to enforce a…