State ex rel. City of Marion v. Alber

SANDSTROM, Justice.

[¶ 1] Larry Alber appeals from a district court order finding him in contempt and requiring him to pay attorney fees to the City of Marion. We affirm, concluding the district court did not abuse its discretion in finding Alber in contempt.

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[¶ 2] In February 2003, the City brought a nuisance action against Alber, seeking the removal and proper storage of abandoned vehicles on his property. In that proceeding, the district court found the vehicles were a public nuisance and ordered they either be removed or be lawfully maintained.

[¶ 3] In October 2012, the City brought this…