Mattingly v. Duff

MILLS, Judge.

The executor seeks review of an order of commitment rendered by the Probate Division of the Volusia County Circuit Court which adjudges him guilty of contempt, and commits him to jail until he complies with the court’s order which directs him to produce copies of documents pertaining to his administration of the estate. Before filing this interlocutory appeal, the executor filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus with this court which the court granted pending disposition of the appeal. The issues raised here are: (1) whether the order of commitment is for civil or criminal…