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Friedman v. District Court

Alaska Supreme Court

Decided May 16, 1980No. 4004PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

CONNOR, Justice.

Appellant Friedman is an attorney at law. He appeals from three contempt orders concerning his manner of dress during appearances in court.

The first incident occurred on January 11, 1977, before Superior Court Judge James A. Hanson, then sitting as a district court judge. The relevant order recites that Friedman appeared in court as an attorney, “not wearing an appropriate coat and tie after being advised on numerous occasions that such attire was to be worn on appearances before this court.” A fine of $100, suspended upon Friedman being properly attired in future…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. La Rocca v. LaneNew York Court of Appeals · 1975
  2. People Ex Rel. Karlin v. CulkinNew York Court of Appeals · 1928
  3. Breese Ex Rel. Breese v. SmithAlaska Supreme Court · 1972
  4. Sandstrom v. StateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1975
  5. Peck v. StoneAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1969

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3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Sampson v. StateAlaska Supreme Court · 2001
  2. State v. CherryhomesNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1992
  3. Bly v. HenryCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1980
  4. Friedman v. District CourtAlaska Supreme Court · 1980
  5. Jensen v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1984

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