Re: Tech-Man going to Texas?

["Robert L Bass" <RobertLBass@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Nomen Nescio" wrote:
>
> Looks like Rojas is going to Texas.  The judge has ordered him to
> appear in person on October 26 for a hearing on Brink's contempt
> motion.  Failure to appear will result in severe repercussions,
> according to the judge.  If Jim is found in contempt, he can be
> fined or locked up, and Brink's can be awarded attorney's fees.

While the judge can jail someone for contempt in a civil matter, it's
not likely unless there has been a pattern of contempt.  More likely
the judge would fine him and (possibly) award fees but only for the
contempt motion which Brinks' lawyers wrote.  Even at high, corporate
lawyer rates a contempt motion should only cost a few hundred dollars
at most.  Most motions are prepared by law clerks using boiler plate
templates.

OTOH, failure to appear for a contempt hearing itself will pretty
much guaranty a bench warrant, not to mention a finding for the
plaintiff.  Basically, if you're not on the line for the scrimmage
the other team gets a free touchdown.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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