Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Failure to comply with Judge's Order

In an ''Order after Hearing'' signed by the Judge my adversary was ordered to do certain things and Not do certain things. The Judge keeps giving my adversary another chance to do/not do what was originally ordered.

I no longer have the funds to pay an attorney since I've already paid out over $10K in legal fees for hearing after hearing to get these orders in place.

I've contacted the local Sheriff to no avail. They tell me it is a ''Civil'' matter.

What am I to do to get my adversary to comply with the Judge's orders? Is it common for a Judge to allow three opportunities to follow his orders without mentioning contempt??


Asked on 3/16/02, 1:53 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mona Montgomery Mona Montgomery, Attorney at law

Re: Failure to comply with Judge's Order

Ken Koury is right. You have not completed the work. You have to now personally serve him with an OSC re contempt. See a lawyer. Ask around. Prices differ considerably.

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Answered on 3/29/02, 10:56 pm
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: Failure to comply with Judge's Order

they wont do anything unless you file an OSC re contempt.

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Answered on 3/16/02, 2:33 am


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