Opinion
Gen. Nos. 43,756, 43,757. (Abstract of Decision.)
Opinion filed October 14, 1946 Rehearing denied October 28, 1946 Released for publication October 28, 1946
CONTEMPT, § 6 — when circulation of statements in courtroom did not constitute contempt of court. Where defendants were found guilty of direct contempt of court for circulation of statements in courtroom while case was being heard, such statements could not be basis for contempt judgment for reason that they did not tend to obstruct administration of justice since there was nothing in record to show that jury knew anything about contents of such statements and it could not be assumed that they would affect judge in trial of ease.
See Callaghan's Illinois Digest, same topic and section number.
Writ of error to the Municipal Court of Chicago; the Hon. JOHN V. McCORMICK, Judge, presiding.
Judgments reversed. Heard in the first division, first district, this court at the June term, 1946.
Maximilian J. St. George and Albert W. Dilling, for plaintiffs in error;
William J. Tuohy, State's Attorney, for defendant in error;
Edward E. Wilson, John T. Gallagher, W.S. Miroslawski, Joseph A. Pope and Melvin S. Rembe, Assistant State's Attorneys, of counsel.
Not to be published in full. Opinion filed October 14, 1946; rehearing denied October 28, 1946; released for publication October 28, 1946.