In a Contempt Action in Probate and Family Court What does the Plaintiff Have to Show Contempt on the Defendants Part?
- Posted by Alexander Nesson
- On August 7, 2023
The standard is clear and convincing evidence of the violation of clear and unequivocal court order. Clear and convincing evidence is more than a civil case which is a preponderance of evidence in anything more than 50% and less than reasonable doubt in a criminal case. Again, it is more than preponderance of evidence but less than beyond a reasonable doubt.