Legal Opinion
International Union, United Mine Workers of America v. Covenant Coal Corp.
Court of Appeals of Virginia
Decided March 26, 1991No. Nos. 1006-89-3 and 1007-89-3PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
KOONTZ, C.J.
This appeal arises from two contempt orders entered by the Circuit Court of Tazewell County against the International Union and District 28 Union of the United Mine Workers of America (Unions), appellants. Our appellate jurisdiction for this case is based on Code § 19.2-318, which authorizes this Court to hear appeals from a judgment for any civil or criminal contempt.
The contempt citations stemmed from an action filed on May 9, 1989 by Covenant Coal Corporation, Middle Creek Energy, Inc. and J K & G Coal Corporation (Companies), appellees, seeking to enjoin violations of…
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