New York Court of Appeals

In the Matter of the Department of Environmental Protection of the City of New York, Respondent-Movant, and…

September 8, 198770 N.Y.2d 233

Summary

The Court held that Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation willfully violated a clear partial stay order and is guilty of criminal contempt, imposing the statutory maximum fine of $250, while withdrawing the civil contempt aspect of the motion.