FIELDS V. UNITED STATES
164 F.2d 97 (D.C. Cir. 1947)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was an appeal of conviction of contempt of Congress.
FACTS: Fields (D) was subpoenaed by the House to produce records. D failed to produce any records. D was cited for contempt and indicted under 2 U.S.C.A.Section 192. That statute requires a willful failure to comply with a House summons. The jury was instructed that 'willfulness' does not require a finding of an evil or bad purpose if the act was found to be deliberate. D was convicted and appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND
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LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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