Contempt refers to any willful disobedience to, or disregard of, a court order or any misconduct in the presence of a court; action that interferes with a judge's ability to administer justice or that insults the dignity of the court.
There are essentially two types of contempt:
" Disrespect to the decorum of the court (being rude, disrespectful to the judge or other attorneys or causing a disturbance in the courtroom, particularly after being warned by the judge) and
" Willful failure to obey an order of the court.
This form deals with such a willful failure. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
Description: Washington Motion for an Order of Contempt for Violation of Injunction is a legal document filed by a party who believes that the opposing party has violated the terms of an existing injunction. This motion is taken to court to request the judge to hold the violating party in contempt for their actions. In Washington state, there are different types of motions for an order of contempt for violation of injunction that can be filed, depending on the nature of the injunction being violated. Some common types include: 1. Civil Injunction Contempt Motion: This type of motion is filed when there is a violation of a civil injunction, such as a restraining order or a temporary injunction, meant to protect the safety or property rights of one party. 2. Family Law Injunction Contempt Motion: In the context of family law cases, this motion is filed when there is a violation of an injunction related to issues such as child custody, visitation rights, or spousal support. 3. Employment Injunction Contempt Motion: If an employer has obtained an injunction against an employee or former employee, this motion can be filed if the injunction is violated, such as breaching a non-compete agreement or confidentiality clause. 4. Business Injunction Contempt Motion: This motion is relevant to commercial disputes where an injunction is issued to prevent one party from taking certain actions that may harm another party's business interests. When the injunction is violated, a business injunction contempt motion can be filed. 5. Property Injunction Contempt Motion: When there is an injunction related to property disputes, such as a prohibition on trespassing, a motion of this nature can be filed if the injunction is violated. Keywords: Washington, motion for an order of contempt, violation of injunction, civil injunction, restraining order, temporary injunction, family law, child custody, visitation rights, spousal support, employment injunction, non-compete agreement, confidentiality clause, business injunction, commercial disputes, property injunction, trespassing.
