Honig v. Cigna Insurance Co.
Honig v. Cigna Insurance Co.
Opinion of the Court
Seymour L. Honig appeals an order finding him in contempt. Honig contends that
The order imposes no sanctions and does not indicate the type of contempt. Our review of the record reveals that if the offending conduct were to constitute contempt, it would be direct criminal contempt. After being told he was in contempt of court, Hon-ig was not afforded an opportunity to present evidence of excuse or mitigation. Further, the trial court did not make sufficient findings of fact to support a judgment of direct criminal contempt.
Therefore, we reverse and vacate the order finding Honig in contempt.
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