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· 7/16/2003

Opat v. Ludeking

Citations

  • 666 N.W.2d 597
  • 2003 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 131
  • 2003 WL 21659251

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • noting that “issuance of a temporary injunction without the required notice is an irregularity that may be waived”
  • noting a contempt finding requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt that an individual willfully violated a court order or decree
  • “Although there is no statutory right to appeal from a contempt order, the proceeding may, in a proper case, be reviewed by certiorari.” (citation omitted)
  • “The mere existence of criminal penalties does not preclude a party from obtaining injunctive relief.”
  • “Normally a judgment entered against a party without notice is void, as the court has no personal jurisdiction over the defendant.”
  • “Although there is no statutory right to appeal from a contempt order, the proceeding may, in a proper case, be reviewed by certiorari.” (citation omitted)

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