The Adenta High Court has sentenced the President of Ghana Christian University College, Rev. Dr James Yamoah, to 14 days' ...

"Securing a favorable judgment is often just the beginning of a legal battle. Enforcing that judgment, especially against uncooperative defendants, can be daunting. Many times, it requires subpoenaing ...

The Katiba Institute has filed a contempt application against the Kenyan government for violating court orders on the US ...

Maricopa County's elections-related battles are prompting court hearings and a possible lawsuit ahead of an appeal and a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NEW YORK — A federal judge held Rudy Giuliani in civil contempt of court twice Monday for failing to adequately respond to ...

Civil contempt is punishable by imprisonment or fine, and since 2016 has become a remedy of first resort. For that reason, it can be very effective to enforce financial awards in matrimonial actions.

In a fascinating judgment, the court has expressed deep concern at the increased weaponisation of contempt of court applications. The case is a salutary reminder that criminal contempt is reserved for ...

Rudy Giuliani’s legal morass has, incredibly, gotten even worse. On Monday the former New York mayor was found in contempt of court for failing to turn over assets to two Georgia election workers he ...

The UK home secretary, Suella Braverman, is the most recent government minister to be accused of potential contempt of court. Following a decision to charge a firearms officer with murder for the ...