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People v. Ellis

Citations

  • 540 P.2d 1082
  • 189 Colo. 378
  • 1975 Colo. LEXIS 832

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  • a judge’s power to punish contempt is not designed to protect the judge’s dignity but rather to protect the rights of litigants and the public by ensuring the administration of justice is not hindered

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Judges: Erickson

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