A sentence of six months' imprisonment for civil contempt by breach of undertaking was manifestly excessive where the contemnor had no prior imprisonment, the business had ceased, and there were significant personal circumstances, notwithstanding the contemnor's lack of remorse and repeated breaches. Three months was substituted. A custodial sentence remains appropriate where fines are futile and the contemnor shows no remorse.
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