Junius Hart Piano House, Ltd. v. Ingman

Citations

• 119 La. 1017
• 44 So. 850
• 1907 La. LEXIS 582

Syllabus

<p>1. Contempt — Procedure.</p> <p>Generally proceedings for contempt are subject to strict construction.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — Eor cases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 10, Contempt, § 92.]</p> <p>2. Same.</p> <p>The policy of the law is not favorable to extending their scope.</p> <p>3. Same — Evidence.</p> <p>The wrongful act was not committed in presence of the court, nor while the officer was executing a writ of sequestration directed against the contemnor complained of.</p> <p>4. Same.</p> <p>He had seized the property under a writ of sequestration. A keeper had been appointed and stationed to guard the property during the night. In addition there was an agreement arrived at that the one in possession would deliver the property on the morning following the seizure. •</p> <p>5. Same.</p> <p>The second step taken, during which there was a difficulty, has every appearance of a personal matter between the deputy and the person in possession. For the wrong committed there is ample remedy, other than proceedings for contempt.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see Cent. Dig. vol. 10, Contempt, § 111.]</p> <p>Monroe, J., dissenting.</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court.)</p>