State ex rel. Union Machinery & Supply Co. v. Thompson

Citations

• 99 Wash. 478
• 169 P. 980
• 1918 Wash. LEXIS 662

Syllabus

<p>Appeal — Contempt—Order Pending Appeal—Failure to Obey. Where, notwithstanding a supersedeas bond pending appeal from the dismissal of an action in replevin, the defendants unlawfully took possession of the property, the supreme court, in aid of its appellate jurisdiction to preserve the rights of the parties pending appeal, may order return of the property, and punish for contempt of court upon failure to comply therewith.</p>