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Practice question: Direct vs. Indirect Contempt

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Practice question

A person attempts to remove goods from an officer’s custody under a lawful court order but is stopped before removal. The prosecution follows the proper indirect-contempt procedure. The person claims unsuccessful rescue is categorically outside Section3(g). Which text answers?
  1. Attempted rescue is expressly included
  2. Only successful removal is listed
  3. Stopping the attempt creates automatic immunity
  4. Goods cannot be subject to court custody
  5. The officer’s custody must be private

Legal references

  • Rules of Court specified Rules69–71: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_1-71_civil.html Rule71 Sections1,3(b),(e),(g),6 and8.

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