H. J. Russell & Co. v. Manuel

Barnes, Judge.

H. J. Russell & Company (“Russell”) appeals from the superior court’s order finding it in contempt of a consent order entered in the magistrate court before transfer to the superior court. Although we affirm the superior court’s finding that Russell was in contempt, we must vacate part of the punishment imposed as it exceeds the punishment authorized.

The record shows that Russell filed a dispossessory action against Cathy Manuel (“Manuel”) for holding the premises “over and beyond the term for which they were leased to [her].” Manuel answered and counterclaimed for money damages…