· 7/18/1978
Matter of Avallone
Citations
- 581 P.2d 870
- 91 N.M. 777
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- upholding finding of contempt based upon evidence of counsel’s unexcused failure to comply with the rules of appellate procedure
- if contempt is for failure to follow court rules, and the judge does not become personally embroiled in the proceedings, the judge need not recuse
- where attorney failed to follow appellate court rules and requirements, court held the attorney in contempt after an order to show cause and a hearing
- where attorney failed to follow appellate court rules and requirements, court held the attorney in contempt after an order to show cause and a hearing
- where court’s records show whether a fact of filing was or was not accomplished, affidavit not required to support a show cause order
- failure to follow rules regarding transcripts
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Judges: Easley, Payne
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