What is the law regarding contempt of court applications?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Fraser Health Authority v. Jongerden, 2013 BCSC 986 (CanLII):
This case contains a very concise summary of the law regarding contempt of court applications. The case cites the case of Jackson v. Honey, 2009 BCCA 112: The facts in support of a finding of contempt must establish, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the contemnor willfully disobeyed a court order that was clear and precise in its meaning.
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