Any person who shall make any statements in regard to the merits of any such cause, suit or proceeding to any judge, justice, magistrate or county commissioner, except in open court or in the presence of all parties, shall be deemed guilty of contempt and shall be fined not more than $50.
Source. 1874, 100:2. GL 211:10. PS 207:11. PL 319:10. RL 373:10.