February 15, 2019

Bankruptcy Judge OKs Four Years of Jailing for Civil Contempt

An appellate court will decide whether four years of jailing means that civil incarceration has become futile.

9th Circuit, California, California Central District

June 25, 2018

Bankruptcy Court’s Contempt Power Includes Incarceration for More Than Three Years

Ninth Circuit gives short shrift to a man who continues defying an order to turn over $1.4 million of estate property.

9th Circuit

August 01, 2017

Ninth Circuit Upholds Tough Civil Sanctions for Contempt of Turnover Order

Two years in jail and $1,000 in daily fines are ok as civil contempt sanctions.

9th Circuit