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· 12/30/1987

Dennis E. Whitfield, Deputy Secretary of United States Department of Labor v. Roland R. Pennington, Jr.

Citations

  • 832 F.2d 909

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  • recognizing that, “[o]nce a violation [is] demonstrated, the burden then f[alls] on [the prospective contemnors] to show . . . substantial compliance with” the Court’s order
  • “A court may not hold in contempt a party that substantially complies with an order”
  • “A court may not hold in contempt a party that substantially complies with an order”

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Judges: Clark, Randall, Davis

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