1. Ex parte Terry, No. 6. Original., SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, Submitted, October 18, 1888. , November 12, 1888 Decided
OVERVIEW: As petitioner's contempt was committed directly before the circuit court, the circuit court had authority to punish him immediately, without notice or a hearing, even though petitioner voluntarily exited the courtroom before he was punished.
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