What is the test for dismissing a motion for contempt of court for failing to produce two witnesses for trial?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Jesus B., In re, 142 Cal.Rptr. 197, 75 Cal.App.3d 444 (Cal. App. 1977):
Appellant places primary reliance upon People v. Mejia (1976) 57 Cal.App.3d 574, 129 Cal.Rptr. 192. In that case the court affirmed a dismissal entered upon defendant's motion when the People could not comply with the court's order to produce two witnesses for trial.
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