Wow. Had never thought of "contempt" in terms of civil v criminal. (Great. Another research topic, right?)


So they do have "magic" words, eh? Like we teach our kids? Magic-words, like "please," and "thank you."&


I've spent more than my "fair share" of money in four years for "information" about irs, taxes, "stuff," but the best $99.00 I've spent was here:


http://www.jurisdictionary.com/


Still haven't finished going through it all (printing each section into its own "book form"), but this is what I'd call "Law 101.)& That's his major premise as well: You gotta speak "their" language.


Thanks, Sui Juris. Also carries more impact because it came from personal experience! Good for you. Seems most people go through these experiences and learn nothing, coming away only with the "thrill of victory or the agony of defeat."


Personally, I'm convinced that a "day in court" should be be part of a high-school education. Say, oh, by 10th grade, each student must spend one day sitting in court, watching, listening, taking notes. Now THAT would be an education they'd never forget.


Randy