Crutchfield v. Lawson states objections to the proper venue for a contempt action can be waived, unlike an objection to subject matter jurisdiction.
Because all superior courts are vested with the power to entertain a contempt action, the question of what superior court may hear a particular contempt is an issue of venue versus subject matter jurisdiction.
Objections to the proper venue for a contempt action can be waived, unlike an objection to subject matter jurisdiction.
Sarah McCormack practices family law with the Georgia law firm of Kessler & Solominay.
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