NICHOLS, Judge.
1. "The discretion of the judges of the superior courts in all matters pertaining to contempt of their authority and mandates will never be controlled unless grossly abused." Hayden v. Phinizy, 67 Ga. 758, 760, citing Howard v. Durand, 36 Ga. 346 (91 Am. Dec. 767); Smith v. Cook, 39 Ga. 191; and Thweatt v. Gammell, 56 Ga. 98.
2. "The purpose in punishment for criminal contempt is to preserve the power and vindicate...
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