1 Cai. Cas. 518 | N.Y. Sup. Ct. | 1804
This proceeding was correct and necessary. Publications scandalizing the court, or intending unduly to influence, or overawe their deliberations, are con-tempts which they are ^authorized to punish by [*5191 attachment; and, indeed, it is essential to their dignity of character, their utility and independence, that they should possess and exercise this authority. The defendant did not show cause in person, in pursuance of the rule, but he appeared by attorney, and in an affidavit disavowed any intentional disrespect to the court, or any intent that was contemptuous and unlawful. He stated, that the offensive remarks were produced in the course of an
Therefore a good intent would not be a justification, ut semb.