If a defence solicitor had defied the court like this we would be liable for the wasted costs.
The Sun
What are the implications of defying the court?
Times, Sunday Times
Cooper initially refused to testify before the grand jury, and was prepared to defy a court order and spend time in jail to protect his sources.
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He was jailed for defying the court, and came out again, and still didn't.
Times, Sunday Times
The sheriff was found guilty of criminal contempt after defying a court order to stop traffic patrols which were targeting suspected undocumented immigrants.
Times, Sunday Times