In Re Robert D. Rook, Debtor.robert D. Rook, Plaintiff-appellant, v. Lisbeth Rook, Defendant-appellee, 929 F.2d 694 (4th Cir. 1991)

Robert Rook appeals the decision of the district court affirming the bankruptcy court's denial of injunctive relief under the automatic stay provision of 11 U.S.C. § 362. At issue is whether the enforcement of a civil contempt order sentencing Rook to five and one-half months in Fairfax County jail violates the automatic stay provision of section 362.¹  Both the bankruptcy court and the district court analyzed the criminal/civil distinction in depth and found that the contempt order in this instance was criminal in nature and, therefore, excepted from the automatic stay under section 362(b) (1). Our review of the record and the district court's opinion discloses that this appeal is without merit. Accordingly, we affirm on the reasoning of the district court. Rook v. Rook, CA-90-193-A (E.D. Va. July 17, 1990). We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the material before the Court and argument would not aid the decisional process.

AFFIRMED.