Truman v. Auxier

This is an appeal by Thomas C. Auxier (hereinafter “Appellant”) from a final order of the Circuit Court of Clay County finding the Appellant in contempt of court. The Appellant contends that he was not provided with proper notice of the hearing on the motion for contempt and that the lower court therefore erred in finding the Appellant in contempt. Upon thorough review of the record, arguments, and applicable precedent, this Court reverses the finding of contempt and remands for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

I. Factual and Procedural History

This action originated as a…