Petition granted, determination annulled, on the law, without costs or disbursements, and fine ordered remitted.
A review of the record reveals that petitioner was not afforded an opportunity "to make a statement in his defense or in extenuation of his conduct" before being summarily adjudged in contempt as is required by the rules of this court (22 NYCRR 701.2 [c]). In addition, there was no showing that petitioner acted for any reason other than to protect the record...
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