Defendant contends he was unlawfully held in contempt for refusing to pay a small claims judgment because the court erred in finding that he had the ability to pay the judgment. We agree, and reverse and remand.
After defendant was found liable for $2,000 in small claims court, he failed to pay the amount awarded. Following a financial disclosure hearing pursuant to 12 V.S.A. § 5537 and D...
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