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North Dakota Century Code Title 28. Judicial Procedure, Civil § 28-25-16. Punishment for contempt

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

If any person, party, or witness disobeys an order of the judge or referee duly served, such person may be punished by the judge as for a contempt. In all cases of commitment under this chapter, the person committed, in case of inability to perform the act required, or to endure the imprisonment, may be discharged from imprisonment by the judge committing the person.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 28. Judicial Procedure, Civil § 28-25-16. Punishment for contempt - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-28-judicial-procedure-civil/nd-cent-code-sect-28-25-16/

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