Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York
contract
In a contract (re: marital separation agreement signed 21
years ago) case: once a decision is handed down, if the
defendant fails to comply with the judge's decision and is
held in contempt and sentenced to jail, can the court in the
state of origin (NY) have the defendant arrested when he
resides in another state
Asked on 8/09/03, 6:54 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III
Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus
Re: contract
Usually a contempt order is limited in exectution to the state that issues the order. However, you do not indicate whether the order is one of criminal contempt. Speak to an attorney. (410) 799-9002
Answered on 8/10/03, 9:15 pm
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: contract
If he comes into NY.
Answered on 8/10/03, 12:33 am