Rydzewski v. Rydzewski
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
— Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and matter remitted to Supreme Court for further proceedings in accordance with the following Memorandum: Supreme Court erred in summarily adjudging defendant in contempt of court for failure to pay maintenance pursuant to a court order. Defendant is entitled to notice whether civil or criminal contempt is sought and to a hearing on plaintiffs application to adjudicate him in contempt because a factual dispute exists that cannot be resolved on the motion papers. Defendant contends that he is financially unable to comply with the order for…
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- Boritzer v. BoritzerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1988
- Berk v. BerkAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1991
- Jancu v. JancuAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1991
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