In a contempt proceeding arising within complex commercial litigation involving egg producers, the court addressed scheduling and procedural directions for the penalty and costs phase following a prior finding of contempt.
The responding party sought to finalize penalty before an upcoming appeal to avoid fragmented appellate proceedings.
The court considered appellate guidance discouraging fragmented appeals where the contempt disposition had not yet been completed.
The court scheduled the penalty hearing and established timelines for service of supplementary materials and potential intervention motions under the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Directions were also provided regarding the possibility of viva voce evidence at the penalty hearing.
