Injunction

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• Indian River Steamboat Co. v. E. Coast Transp. Co.
  28 Fla. 387· Fla.· 1891-06-01 ·cited 36×
  Indian River Steamboat Company sought a preliminary injunction preventing East Coast Transportation Company from landing steamboats at a dock in Titusville, Florida that Indian River had leased from a railroad company. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the dissolution of the inj
• Swain v. Junior
  958 F.3d 1081· 11th Cir.· 2020-05-05 ·cited 35×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The court granted a stay of the preliminary injunction pending appeal, finding the defendants were likely to succeed on appeal due to probable errors by the district court.
• S & T Builders v. Globe Props., Inc.
  944 So. 2d 302· Fla.· 2006-11-16 ·cited 35×·via Wrongful Injunction
  The Florida Supreme Court held that trial courts may include reasonably foreseeable attorney's fees in a lis pendens bond, resolving a conflict between district courts. The decision approves the Fourth District's reasoning that attorney's fees are recoverable damages in lis pende
• In re Guardianship of Theresa Marie Schiavo v. Schiavo
  792 So. 2d 551· Fla. 2d DCA· 2001-07-11 ·cited 35×·via Mandatory Injunction
  This consolidated appeal addresses whether parents of an incapacitated woman in a persistent vegetative state can challenge a guardianship court order authorizing discontinuation of life-prolonging procedures. The court holds that interested parties have standing to seek relief u
• U.S. Sec. Ins. Co. v. Jeanni M. Cimino
  754 So. 2d 697· Fla.· 2000-03-09 ·cited 35×
  The Florida Supreme Court held that an insured has the right to have an attorney present at a personal injury protection (PIP) medical examination conducted by the insurer, absent a valid reason for denial. The Court approved the First District's decision in Cimino and disapprove
• Snibbe v. The Napoleonic Soc'y OF Am., Inc.
  682 So. 2d 568· Fla. 2d DCA· 1996-09-25 ·cited 35×·via Temporary Injunction
  The court held that personal jurisdiction was lacking over nonresident officers acting within their corporate capacity, and that the injunctions lacked sufficient factual findings to support their issuance.
• Nat'l Wildlife Fed'n v. Burford
  835 F.2d 305· D.C. Cir.· 1987-12-11 ·cited 35×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The court held that the district court abused its discretion by rejecting the exhaustion defense and that the preliminary injunction was improperly granted.
• Rivera v. Hon. Jaime Torres Gaztambide
  812 F.2d 258· 1st Cir.· 1987-02-25 ·cited 35×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The dissenting judge argues the majority erred in finding the RHA Regional Director position substantially related to partisan political concerns, lacking record support for both prongs of the applicable test.
• First Brands Corp. v. Fred Meyer, Inc.
  809 F.2d 1378· 9th Cir.· 1987-02-06 ·cited 35×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying a preliminary injunction for trade dress infringement, as the plaintiff failed to demonstrate probable success on the merits.
• In re Application to Adjudge the Providence Journal Co. & its Executive Editor
  820 F.2d 1342· 1st Cir.· 1986-12-31 ·cited 35×·via Preliminary Injunction
  A party subject to an order that constitutes a transparently invalid prior restraint on pure speech may challenge the order by violating it, and such an order cannot form the basis for a contempt citation.
• Olson v. Paine
  806 F.2d 731· 7th Cir.· 1986-11-21 ·cited 35×
  The court held that the Enelow-Ettelson doctrine, which allows interlocutory appeals of equitable stays in suits at law, is still authoritative despite its age and perceived flaws. The court reluctantly affirmed its continued application.
• Sizzler Family Steak Houses v. W. Sizzlin Steak House, Inc.
  793 F.2d 1529· 11th Cir.· 1986-06-26 ·cited 35×·via Injunction Enforcement
  The court affirmed the contempt order and sanctions against Western, finding them compensatory and not an abuse of discretion, but dismissed Sizzler's cross-appeal regarding the amount of sanctions.
• The Oglala Sioux Tribe OF the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation v. Homestake Mining Co.
  722 F.2d 1407· 8th Cir.· 1983-12-09 ·cited 35×
  The court held that the Oglala Sioux Tribe's current action against Homestake Mining Company was barred by res judicata and collateral estoppel due to prior litigation concerning the Black Hills and the Act of 1877.
• Kent v. Kent
  431 So. 2d 279· Fla. 5th DCA· 1983-05-12 ·cited 35×
  The court concurred with the majority opinion, emphasizing the distinction in Florida Statute Section 48.23(3) regarding lis pendens based on whether the action is founded on a duly recorded instrument.
• United States v. Price
  688 F.2d 204· 3d Cir.· 1982-09-14 ·cited 35×·via Mandatory Injunction
  The court affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction, finding the district court did not abuse its discretion, but clarified that equitable relief, including monetary expenditures for studies, is permissible under RCRA and SDWA.
• Valley Liquors, Inc. v. Renfield Importers, Ltd.
  678 F.2d 742· 7th Cir.· 1982-05-21 ·cited 35×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The court held that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate a likelihood of success on its antitrust claims, both horizontal and vertical, and thus was not entitled to a preliminary injunction.
• Glacier Park Found. v. Watt
  663 F.2d 882· 9th Cir.· 1981-12-10 ·cited 35×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The court held that while the denial of a preliminary injunction was proper, the Service violated regulations by negotiating with a bidder after rejecting all proposals, requiring a resolicitation.
• Carey v. Klutznick
  637 F.2d 834· 2d Cir.· 1980-12-15 ·cited 35×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The dissenting judge believes the appellees have not shown the requisite showing of irreparable harm and would reverse the grant of preliminary relief.
• Laffey v. Nw. Airlines, Inc.
  642 F.2d 578· D.C. Cir.· 1980-10-01 ·cited 35×
  The court held that while its prior interpretation of the Equal Pay Act's definition of 'wage' was overbroad, the specific facts of this case justified the original injunction, and the law of the case doctrine prevented modification.
• In re Uranium Antitrust Litig. Westinghouse Elec. Corp. v. RIO Algom Ltd.
  617 F.2d 1248· 7th Cir.· 1980-02-15 ·cited 35×·via Preliminary Injunction
  A default judgment against some joint tortfeasors cannot be entered while liability for others remains undecided, as this would improperly sever a single claim.
• Fla. Med. Ass'n, Inc. v. U. S. Dep't OF Health
  601 F.2d 199· 5th Cir.· 1979-08-23 ·cited 35×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The court held that the district court lacked authority to issue an "ancillary writ of injunction" outside the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and vacated the writ.
• Charley F. Ison v. Rollin W. Zimmerman
  372 So. 2d 431· Fla.· 1979-05-03 ·cited 35×
  This case addresses whether a Florida special statute creating civil service protections for deputy sheriffs in Brevard County is constitutional. The Florida Supreme Court reversed the circuit court's decision and held that the statute is valid and that a newly-elected sheriff mu
• Warm Springs DAM Task Force v. Lieutenant General William C. Gribble, Jr.
  565 F.2d 549· 9th Cir.· 1977-11-23 ·cited 35×
  The court denied the Task Force's motion for an injunction pending appeal, finding that the district court's determination that the Environmental Impact Statement complied with NEPA was not clearly erroneous and that the public interest favored expediting the appeal on the merits
• Ashland OIL, Inc. v. Fed. Trade Comm'n
  548 F.2d 977· D.C. Cir.· 1976-09-20 ·cited 35×
  The court held that the FTC is not precluded by 15 U.S.C. § 46(f) from transmitting trade secrets to Congress absent a showing they will be made public.
• Columbia Plaza Corp. v. Sec. Nat'l Bank
  525 F.2d 620· D.C. Cir.· 1975-10-10 ·cited 35×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The court held that the District Court erred in denying a preliminary injunction to enjoin prosecution of a New York action, as the claims constituted a compulsory counterclaim that should be litigated in the District of Columbia.
• Boire v. Pilot Freight Carriers, Inc.
  515 F.2d 1185· 5th Cir.· 1975-07-16 ·cited 35×·via Prohibitory Injunction
  The court held that the district court did not err in finding reasonable cause to believe unfair labor practices occurred and in granting prohibitory injunctive relief while denying mandatory relief, as § 10(j) relief is extraordinary and should not usurp the Board's primary func
• W. Penn Power Co. v. Train
  522 F.2d 302· 3d Cir.· 1975-07-16 ·cited 35×
  The dissenting judge believes that an EPA notice of violation for non-compliance with an air pollution regulation is judicially reviewable under the Administrative Procedure Act.
• Morales v. Schmidt
  494 F.2d 85· 7th Cir.· 1974-03-22 ·cited 35×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The court held that the proper standard for restricting a convicted person's correspondence is whether the restriction is reasonably and necessarily related to a justifiable purpose of imprisonment, not a compelling interest standard.
• Morales v. Schmidt
  489 F.2d 1335· 7th Cir.· 1973-01-17 ·cited 35×
  The court held that the record did not adequately justify the prison's ad hoc decision to prohibit all communication between an inmate and his wife's sister, as it lacked support from regulations and failed to demonstrate necessity over less drastic alternatives.
• City OF Coral Gables v. Sakolsky
  215 So. 2d 329· Fla. 3d DCA· 1968-09-24 ·cited 35×
  The City of Coral Gables appeals a lower court decision declaring a zoning ordinance provision unconstitutional and ordering the city to issue a building permit to A. H. Sakolsky for a twelve-story apartment building. The appellate court reverses, holding that the ordinance is va
• Byram Concretanks, Inc. v. Warren Concrete Prods. Co. OF N. J.
  374 F.2d 649· 3d Cir.· 1967-02-27 ·cited 35×
  In the absence of specific legislative authorization, attorneys' fees may not be awarded to defendants in private anti-trust litigation.
• Miami Beach Lerner Shops, Inc. v. Walco Mfg. OF Fla., Inc.
  106 So. 2d 233· Fla. 3d DCA· 1958-11-13 ·cited 35×
  Miami Beach Lerner Shops appealed a decree awarding damages for allegedly copying a beach coat design belonging to Walco Manufacturing. The court reversed in part, reducing actual damages from $2,014.50 to $266.50 because the higher award was based on speculation, but upheld puni
• Mumaw v. Roberson
  60 So. 2d 741· Fla.· 1952-10-17 ·cited 35×
  This case concerns whether a private easement for a street and park area, shown on a plat but never officially dedicated or accepted by the public, could be acquired by lot owners through adverse possession or other means. The Florida Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decisi
• S. S. W., Inc. v. Air Transp. Ass'n of Am.
  191 F.2d 658· D.C. Cir.· 1951-07-12 ·cited 35×
  The court held that the district court has jurisdiction to hear the complaint for damages and that the appellant should not be required to seek relief from the Civil Aeronautics Board first.
• Keyes Co. v. Dade Cnty. Bar Ass'n
  46 So. 2d 605· Fla.· 1950-05-09 ·cited 35×
  The Supreme Court of Florida addressed the line between a realtor's activities and a lawyer's practice in real estate transactions. The court sought to define these spheres to prevent undue interference and protect the public, ultimately limiting realtors to preliminary arrangeme
• Dowling Bros. Distilling Co. v. United States
  153 F.2d 353· 6th Cir.· 1946-02-08 ·cited 35×
  The court held that the order denying a stay of proceedings was not immediately appealable, and that the defendants' failure to file a timely protest with the Administrator, their constitutional arguments, and their claims of ignorance did not constitute good faith or a reasonabl
• Dennis v. Vill. OF Tonka BAY
  151 F.2d 411· 8th Cir.· 1945-10-24 ·cited 35×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The court held that the complaint stated a claim upon which relief could be granted, and the district court erred in dismissing the action.
• Parker v. United States
  126 F.2d 370· 1st Cir.· 1942-02-03 ·cited 35×·via Mandatory Injunction
  The court held that Howard B. Parker could not be held in civil contempt and committed to jail based on Green Valley Creamery's inability to comply with court orders, as Parker's actions, while rendering the corporation incapable, did not make its obligations his personal debt, a
• Duval Cnty. v. Jennings
  121 Fla. 584· Fla.· 1935-11-26 ·cited 35×
  The Florida Supreme Court upheld an injunction preventing Duval County from holding a special election to make the St. Johns River Bridge free, finding that bondholders had a vested contractual right to continued toll collection as security for their bonds until the bonds were pa
• Sparks v. Ewing
  120 Fla. 520· Fla.· 1935-05-01 ·cited 35×
  The Florida Supreme Court reversed a decree enjoining taxation for municipal bonds, holding that bonds previously validated by judicial decree and not appealed are conclusively valid and binding, even if the underlying statutory construction was arguably erroneous, provided they
• E. H. Kellerman & Frank Whitelock v. Chase & Co.
  101 Fla. 785· Fla.· 1931-06-04 ·cited 35×·via Mandatory Injunction
  This case involves a dispute over a contract for the delivery of a tomato crop. The court affirmed the issuance of a mandatory injunction compelling the growers to deliver their crop to Chase & Company as per their contract, despite the growers' attempt to breach the agreement.
• City of Bradenton v. Seaboard Air Line Ry. Co.
  100 Fla. 606· Fla.· 1930-08-05 ·cited 35×
  The Florida Supreme Court reversed a lower court decree that enjoined the City of Bradenton's tax assessment of railroad property, holding that while cities are not bound by state assessments of track mileage, they must make just and equal valuations. The court found the city's a
• Horton v. Kyle
  81 Fla. 274· Fla.· 1921-03-08 ·cited 35×
  This case concerns the constitutionality of a drainage tax law passed during a special legislative session. The court held that the law was void because the required notice of its intention was not published in the affected locality at least sixty days prior to its introduction,
• Fla. Yacht Club v. Renfroe
  67 Fla. 154· Fla.· 1914-03-03 ·cited 35×
  Florida Yacht Club sought specific performance to enforce an option to purchase real property from the Riverside Company under a 1907 lease agreement. The court reversed the trial court's dismissal, holding that the lease's arbitration provision for determining purchase price and
• Bartolo Thebaut and Franklin Glazier v. Canova
  11 Fla. 143· Fla.· 1867-01-01 ·cited 35×
  In this 1867 Florida Supreme Court case, complainants sought to enjoin defendants from erecting a steam mill near their residences in Jacksonville, alleging irreparable harm from noise and smoke. The Court held that an injunction in equity requires clear proof that the thing to b
• The Pensacola & Ga. R.R. Co. & the Atl. & Gulf Cent. R.R. Co. v. Spratt & Callahan
  12 Fla. 26· Fla.· 1867-01-01 ·cited 35×
  The Florida Supreme Court reversed an interlocutory injunction granted by the circuit court that restrained railroad defendants from using a branch road and impounded its revenues. The court held that the chancellor granted relief inconsistent with the specific relief prayed for
• Chevaldina v. R.K./FL Mgmt., Inc.
  133 So. 3d 1086· Fla. 3d DCA· 2014-02-05 ·cited 34×
  Chevaldina appeals a temporary injunction prohibiting her from posting defamatory blogs, tortiously interfering with business relationships, stalking, and trespassing. The Third District Court of Appeal vacated the injunction, holding that injunctions cannot restrain defamatory s
• Pepsico, Inc. v. Distribuidora La Matagalpa, Inc.
  510 F. Supp. 2d 1110· S.D. Fla.· 2007-06-05 ·cited 34×·via Permanent Injunction
  The court granted PepsiCo's motion for default judgment, permanently enjoining Distribuidora from importing and selling materially different foreign PEPSI products in the United States.
• LaMARR v. Lang
  796 So. 2d 1208· Fla. 5th DCA· 2001-10-05 ·cited 34×
  James David LaMarr appeals a permanent injunction for protection against repeat violence issued at Carole Lang's request following alleged incidents of violence during a payment dispute over home remodeling work. The appellate court reversed because the trial court improperly adm
• Lewis v. Lewis
  689 So. 2d 1271· Fla. 1st DCA· 1997-03-20 ·cited 34×
  A husband appeals from a domestic violence injunction that awarded temporary custody of the parties' two minor children to the wife without a full evidentiary hearing. The Florida appellate court reversed, holding that Florida statutes and family law rules require a full evidenti