Legal Opinion
In Re Ellis
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided April 20, 1970No. 5103PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
NEBEKER, Associate Judge:
' This is an appeal from a judgment holding Ellis in contempt of court “for shouting and banging [his] fist on [the] bench” during the trial of a civil action in which Ellis appeared as defendant. 1 The litigation arose over a dispute about Ellis’ right to possession of certain papers alleged to belong to the plaintiff. When the case was called for trial, Ellis appeared without counsel. After being advised of the desirability of having an attorney, Ellis decided to proceed pro se. 2
In reviewing appellant’s conduct, the contemptuous acts must be interpreted in light of…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- In Re OliverSupreme Court of the United States · 1948
- Cooke v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1925
- Ex Parte TerrySupreme Court of the United States · 1888
- Fisher v. PaceSupreme Court of the United States · 1949
- In Re HallinanCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1932
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3Cited by12 opinions
- Matter of ThompsonDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1982
- Swisher v. United StatesDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1990
- Matter of GorfkleDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1982
- Irby v. United StatesDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1975
- Bethard v. District of ColumbiaDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1994
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