Which action is an example of general contempt?

• A. Interrupting Court Proceedings And Refusing To Comply With The Judge's Orders
• B. Filing A Late Petition
• C. Submitting Evidence Improperly
• D. Quietly Leaving The Courtroom When Asked

Answer: (A)

Contempt in court covers acts that disrupt the court’s authority, especially when the disruption happens directly in the courtroom in the judge’s presence. Interrupting court proceedings and refusing to comply with the judge’s orders fit this idea because they actively undermine the orderly process and show defiance to the court’s authority while it’s functioning. The other scenarios involve procedural missteps or routine responses that don’t by themselves amount to disrespect or disobedience toward the court in real time. Filing a late petition is a filing deadline issue, submitting evidence improperly is a technical rule issue, and quietly leaving when asked is simply following a directive, not contempt.