The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Thoreen, 653 F.2d 1332 (9th Cir. 1981):
One may be found in contempt for disobeying an order pursuant to section 401(3) "only if the order is clear and definite, and the contemnor has knowledge of it." United States v. Baker, 641 F.2d 1311, 1315 (9th Cir.1981).
a. Contumacious Misbehavior and Obstruction of Justice
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