North Carolina § 19-4 - Violation of injunction; punishment.
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§ 19-4. Violation of injunction; punishment.
In case of the violation of any injunction granted under the provisions of this Chapter, the court, or, in vacation, a judge thereof, may summarily try and punish the offender. A party found guilty of contempt under the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred ($200.00) or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than three or more than six months, or by both fine and imprisonment. History (Pub. Loc. 1913, c. 761, s. 28; 1919, c. 288; C.S., s. 3183.) Legal Periodicals. - For survey of 1981 constitutional law, see 60 N.C.L. Rev. 1272 (1982). For comment discussing the constitutionality of North Carolina's nuisance abatement statute, see 61 N.C.L. Rev. 685 (1983).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 19-4 cover?
Section 19-4 ("Violation of injunction; punishment.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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