Section 26 Knowledge of Order or Decree

• Library: Remedies 2006

Proof that the alleged contemnor had actual knowledge of the order or decree is required. Chem. Fireproofing Corp. v. Bronska, 553 S.W.2d 710 (Mo. App. E.D. 1977); R— v. Souder, 305 S.W.2d 888 (Mo. App. S.D. 1957); White v. Held, 269 S.W.2d 125 (Mo. App. E.D. 1954). Such knowledge may be established by circumstantial evidence, but the circumstantial evidence must be “consistent with a hypothesis of guilt and inconsistent with any reasonable hypothesis of innocence.” State ex rel. O’Brien v. Moreland, 703...