City of Artesia v. United Steelworkers

OPINION

SUTIN, Judge.

United Steelworkers of America, AFL-CIO.CLC (hereinafter: the National Steelworkers) was fined $1,000.00 for contempt of the trial court’s order and appeals. We reverse.

On December 22, 1972, the trial court entered an order enjoining all the defendants from violating the laws of the State of New Mexico with reference to picketing, and particularly from violating Artesia City Ordinance No. 343 in such respect. This order was in full force and effect at the time of the claimed violation thereof on March 7, 1973.

The trial court found that on March 7, 1973 at approximately…