PRETRIAL ADJUDICATION
...Injunctions
......Contempt Proceedings
.........Quasi-crim./D's Protections
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Injunctive order unconstitut'l on face is in excess of jurisdiction and can't sustain contempt judgment. D may challenge constitut'l validity of injunction collaterally, on appeal from contempt judgment.

An injunction does not bring a party into contempt—it simply sets forth the court-ordered restraints on party's conduct; there is no contempt unless and until the injunction is violated.