The People Ex Rel. Frederick L. Taylor, Appellant, Gerrit A. Forbes, Justice

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that contempt proceedings are not among the "special proceedings of a criminal nature" barred from certiorari review under § 515 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and therefore the order convicting the relator of criminal contempt was reviewable and reversed. The court also affirmed that the relator's privilege against self‑incrimination was applicable, so his refusal to answer questions did not constitute contempt.