Attwell v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

This appeal is from an order of the State Court of Fulton County holding appellant in contempt of court for failing to comply with an order requiring him to appear for a post-judgment deposition.1 Held:

1. In his first enumeration of error, appellant contends “[t]he order adjudging [him] in contempt is insufficient in law and should be reversed.” We do not agree.

“OCGA § 15-7-4 (5) . . . vests State Courts with jurisdiction to punish ‘contempts by fine not exceeding $500 or by imprisonment not exceeding 20 days, or both.’ [Cit.]” Carey Canada, Inc. v. Hinely, 257 Ga.…