Injunction

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• Brotherhood OF Railroad Trainmen v. The NEW York Cent. R.R. Co.
  246 F.2d 114· 6th Cir.· 1957-06-14 ·cited 34×·via Action For Injunction
  The court held that the railroad yard closing dispute was not a labor dispute under the Railway Labor Act or Norris-LaGuardia Act, and thus the district court had jurisdiction to enjoin the strike due to irreparable harm to interstate commerce.
• Jacksonville Blow Pipe Co. v. Reconstr. Fin. Corp.
  244 F.2d 394· 5th Cir.· 1957-04-26 ·cited 34×
  The dissenting judge believes federal courts should not interfere with state court proceedings concerning property title after bankruptcy sales.
• Nat'l Rating Bureau, Inc. v. Fla. Power Corp.
  94 So. 2d 809· Fla.· 1956-12-19 ·cited 34×
  National Rating Bureau sought to enjoin Florida Power Corporation from occupying a strip of land and recover damages for tree cutting. The Florida Supreme Court held that an abutting property owner has a property interest in trees along a rural street and can recover damages from
• Copra v. José A. Suro
  236 F.2d 107· 1st Cir.· 1956-07-06 ·cited 34×·via Interlocutory Injunction
  The denial of a temporary injunction was not an improvident exercise of discretion because of doubts regarding federal jurisdiction under § 301 and the potential for the controversy to be resolved in a prior, more appropriate case.
• Capitol Records, Inc. v. Mercury Records Corp.
  221 F.2d 657· 2d Cir.· 1955-04-12 ·cited 34×
  The court held that while a performer's rendition of a musical composition might be a 'Writing' under the Constitution, Congress has not protected this 'common-law property' by copyright under the Act. Furthermore, the sale of records constitutes 'publication,' which dedicates an
• Fed. Glass Co. v. Loshin
  217 F.2d 936· 2d Cir.· 1954-12-03 ·cited 34×
  A denial of a motion for preliminary injunction, even if styled as a motion for summary judgment, is appealable.
• City OF Clearwater v. Caldwell
  75 So. 2d 765· Fla.· 1954-09-28 ·cited 34×
  The Florida Supreme Court held that the City of Clearwater lacked statutory authority to lease municipal property for 50 years to a private individual for hotel and apartment purposes, as such use does not serve a municipal or public purpose. The court rejected the city's argumen
• W. Coast Exploration Co. v. McKAY
  213 F.2d 582· D.C. Cir.· 1954-01-26 ·cited 34×·via Mandatory Injunction
  The court held that the District Court had jurisdiction to hear the case but should have dismissed it for lack of jurisdiction on the merits, and therefore remanded with directions to dismiss.
• Graham v. Clyde
  61 So. 2d 656· Fla.· 1952-11-04 ·cited 34×
  The Florida Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision that allowed a contractor to withdraw a bid due to a $5,000 calculation error. The court held that such a unilateral, clerical mistake, without fraud, is not grounds for equitable relief and would undermine the integrity
• United States v. El-O-Pathic Pharmacy
  192 F.2d 62· 9th Cir.· 1951-06-18 ·cited 34×·via Permanent Injunction
  The court held that the district court erred in denying permanent injunctions against the introduction of allegedly misbranded drugs into commerce, finding the evidence supported the government's claims of misbranding and danger.
• Raylite Elec. Corp. v. Noma Elec. Corp. (Otis
  170 F.2d 914· 2d Cir.· 1948-11-29 ·cited 34×
  The court held that a consent judgment between the original parties does not bind an intervener who entered the case later and whose answer raises disputed issues of fact.
• Nash Miami Motors, Inc. v. Louie Bandel for the A. A. Auto Sales-Rentals, Inc.
  160 Fla. 925· Fla.· 1948-11-02 ·cited 34×
  The court held that service of process on the Insurance Commissioner was valid, as the Kansas statute permits suits against foreign insurers in the county of the plaintiff's residence, regardless of where the cause of action arose. The court also affirmed the allowance of pre-jud
• Brown v. Hecht Co.
  137 F.2d 689· D.C. Cir.· 1943-07-22 ·cited 34×·via Mandatory Injunction
  The court held that the District Court had the discretion to refuse injunctive relief under the Price Control Act when the defendant demonstrated good faith compliance and no likelihood of future violations.
• Durable TOY & Novelty Corp. v. J. Chein & Co., Inc.
  133 F.2d 853· 2d Cir.· 1943-02-04 ·cited 34×
  The court held that while the plaintiff's reputation might be harmed by the defendants' use of 'Uncle Sam,' this potential harm was not sufficient to justify an injunction, especially given the commonality of the mark.
• Dade Cnty. v. S. Dade Farms, Inc.
  133 Fla. 288· Fla.· 1938-06-15 ·cited 34×
  In this water drainage dispute involving agricultural lands in Dade County, the Florida Supreme Court affirmed a permanent injunction protecting South Dade Farms' right to maintain a dam in a culvert that prevents water overflow onto its 18,000-acre property. The Court rejected t
• Greenleaf & Crosby Co., Inc. v. Coleman
  117 Fla. 723· Fla.· 1934-12-22 ·cited 34×
  The Florida Supreme Court reviewed a challenge to Chapter 14528, a statute imposing special license taxes on itinerant merchants. The court held that merchants with permanent places of business who operate seasonally are excluded from the statute by its express terms, reversing t
• Smith v. Daffin
  115 Fla. 418· Fla.· 1934-06-14 ·cited 34×
  Taxpayers of Jackson County sued to enjoin payment on a contract between the County Commissioners and J. D. Smith for inducing the State Road Department to build bridge approaches. The Florida Supreme Court reversed the injunction, holding that equity's doctrine of laches barred
• Russ v. Blackshear
  88 Fla. 573· Fla.· 1925-01-10 ·cited 34×
  This case concerns whether wives could claim ownership of land against their husbands' judgment creditors. The court held that the wives were not estopped from asserting their ownership and that the deeds transferring the land to them were not voluntary or fraudulent.
• Farmers Bank & Tr. Co. v. Palms Publ'g Co.
  86 Fla. 371· Fla.· 1923-11-05 ·cited 34×
  This case concerns whether a landlord waived a lease's anti-assignment clause by accepting rent from a new tenant after the original tenant assigned the lease. The court affirmed the lower court's decision to grant a temporary restraining order, finding that the lessor's acceptan
• Mayes v. Maude P. Hale
  82 Fla. 35· Fla.· 1921-06-24 ·cited 34×
  Frederick Mayes sought to enjoin Maude P. Hale from constructing an apartment house on a residential lot covenanted to permit only one residence. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed that an apartment house with multiple units violates the covenant restricting the lot to a single r
• Drew Lumber Co. v. Union Inv. Co.
  66 Fla. 382· Fla.· 1913-11-25 ·cited 34×·via Temporary Injunction
  Drew Lumber Company appeals the grant of a temporary injunction restraining its interference with Union Investment Company's possession and improvement of disputed land in Suwannee County, Florida. The Court reversed the injunction, finding the bill complained primarily of acts a
• Cranor v. The Bd. of Cnty. Comm'rs of Volusia Cnty.
  54 Fla. 526· Fla.· 1907-06-01 ·cited 34×
  A Florida taxpayer challenged county commissioners' award of a road construction contract to higher bidders in secret session and without sufficient funds, but the Florida legislature subsequently enacted a validating statute that ratified and legalized all such county road contr
• The Fla. S. R.R. Co. v. Hill
  40 Fla. 1· Fla.· 1898-01-01 ·cited 34×
  The Florida Supreme Court held that landowners whose property is taken by a railroad company without formal condemnation proceedings may enforce an equitable lien for just compensation against the property itself in equity court, rather than seeking an injunction to stop the rail
• Miller v. Miller
  33 Fla. 453· Fla.· 1894-01-01 ·cited 34×
  A Florida wife sought alimony and custody of her child from her husband who had deserted her, claiming a right to alimony even without pursuing divorce. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's award of temporary alimony, holding that courts have jurisdiction to award
• Gomez v. Fradin
  41 So. 3d 1068· Fla. 4th DCA· 2010-08-11 ·cited 33×
  Unit owners of a condominium complex challenged the trial court's dismissal of five counts based on a mandatory arbitration requirement, and the affirmance of summary judgment on two other counts. The appellate court held that fiduciary duty claims are not subject to mandatory pr
• Alphamed Pharms. Corp. v. Arriva Pharms., Inc.
  432 F. Supp. 2d 1319· S.D. Fla.· 2006-05-26 ·cited 33×·via Permanent Injunction
  The court granted defendants' motions for judgment as a matter of law and new trial, vacating the jury's verdict because the plaintiff failed to present legally sufficient evidence linking the defendants' conduct to any damages.
• Schiavo v. Schiavo
  403 F.3d 1289· 11th Cir.· 2005-03-25 ·cited 33×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a temporary restraining order in the Schiavo case, applying the law-of-the-case doctrine to prior holdings and addressing new claims added in amended complaints. The court rejected claims under the Americans with Disabi
• Del Monte Fresh Produce Co. v. Dole Food Co., Inc.
  136 F. Supp. 2d 1271· S.D. Fla.· 2001-02-22 ·cited 33×
  The court denied defendants' motions to dismiss based on forum non conveniens and transfer of venue, but granted in part and denied in part the motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim.
• Delphia Neal v. Evans Clay Neal
  636 So. 2d 810· Fla. 1st DCA· 1994-05-03 ·cited 33×
  In a dissolution of marriage case, the Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed a trial court's imposition of severe sanctions against the wife, including striking all her pleadings and dismissing her counterclaim with prejudice for alleged discovery non-compliance. The co
• Rare Coin-It, Inc. v. I.J.E., Inc.
  625 So. 2d 1277· Fla. 3d DCA· 1993-10-12 ·cited 33×
  Rare Coin-It sought a writ of certiorari to overturn a trial court order compelling discovery of its Nintendo video game source code, which it claimed was a trade secret. The Florida appellate court granted certiorari and quashed the discovery order, holding that the party seekin
• Haitian Refugee Ctr., Inc. v. Baker
  953 F.2d 1498· 11th Cir.· 1992-02-04 ·cited 33×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The Eleventh Circuit reversed the district court's preliminary injunctions against the repatriation of Haitian refugees interdicted at sea by the U.S. Coast Guard. The court held that the Administrative Procedure Act does not authorize judicial review of interdiction and repatria
• Sofarelli v. Pinellas Cnty.
  931 F.2d 718· 11th Cir.· 1991-04-29 ·cited 33×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The court held that Sofarelli stated a claim under the Fair Housing Act against the neighbors, but not against the county or sheriff. The court also held that § 1983 claims against all parties failed.
• Int'l Kennel Club OF Chicago, Inc. v. Mighty Star, Inc.
  846 F.2d 1079· 7th Cir.· 1988-05-05 ·cited 33×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The dissenting judge believes the majority erred in granting a preliminary injunction due to unclear likelihood of success on the merits and irreparable harm.
• United States v. Corn
  836 F.2d 889· 5th Cir.· 1988-01-21 ·cited 33×·via Permanent Injunction
  The court held that the Victim and Witness Protection Act of 1982 does not authorize restitution for losses suffered before January 1, 1983.
• Int'l Union v. Mack Trucks, Inc.
  820 F.2d 91· 3d Cir.· 1987-06-05 ·cited 33×·via Permanent Injunction
  The court held that Mack's unilateral change of health insurance carriers violated the collective bargaining agreement and deprived the Union of a valuable bargaining chip, constituting substantial harm. The Norris-LaGuardia Act did not preclude injunctive relief.
• Martinelli v. Dugger
  817 F.2d 1499· 11th Cir.· 1987-06-01 ·cited 33×
  Prison grooming and dietary regulations are rationally related to substantial government interests and are not unconstitutional infringements on inmate religious freedom when balanced against penological objectives. The medical exemption for beards is not a less restrictive alter
• Decker Coal Co. v. Commonwealth Edison Co.
  805 F.2d 834· 9th Cir.· 1986-12-01 ·cited 33×
  The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's decisions, holding that Montana had personal jurisdiction and venue over Commonwealth Edison, and that the district court did not abuse its discretion in enjoining Edison's later-filed Illinois action.
• Loxahatchee River Env't Control Dist. v. Sch. Bd. OF Palm Beach Cnty.
  496 So. 2d 930· Fla. 4th DCA· 1986-10-29 ·cited 33×
  The Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District appealed a trial court judgment holding that statutory service availability and line charges imposed on the School Board of Palm Beach County constitute prohibited impact fees under Florida law. The court affirmed, finding the
• U-Haul Int'l, Inc. v. Jartran, Inc.
  793 F.2d 1034· 9th Cir.· 1986-07-03 ·cited 33×·via Permanent Injunction
  The court held that while U-Haul can sue for its own damages, it must join or obtain ratification from other U-Haul System members to recover damages suffered by them, and that the Lanham Act § 35 remedies are available for unregistered marks.
• Finkelstein v. Se. Bank, N.A.
  490 So. 2d 976· Fla. 4th DCA· 1986-05-07 ·cited 33×·via Temporary Injunction
  This case addresses whether a trial court may issue a preliminary injunction freezing assets in a private family trust prior to judgment in a Florida RICO and Anti-Fencing Act civil suit. The Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed the injunction, holding that while such relief
• Colorado River Indian Tribes v. Town OF Parker
  776 F.2d 846· 9th Cir.· 1985-11-15 ·cited 33×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The court held that the district court's finding of irreparable harm to the Town was clearly erroneous because the alleged economic injury was speculative and compensable by monetary damages.
• Sec. & Exch. Comm'n v. Carter Hawley Hale Stores, Inc.
  760 F.2d 945· 9th Cir.· 1985-05-13 ·cited 33×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The court held that the issuer's repurchase program, conducted in the open market at prevailing prices without fixed terms or deadlines, did not constitute a tender offer under the Williams Act, even though it was intended to thwart a third-party takeover.
• Forsberg v. The Hous. Auth. OF the City OF Miami Beach & Murray Gilman
  455 So. 2d 373· Fla.· 1984-08-30 ·cited 33×
  Public housing tenants sought to prevent disclosure of information they provided to the Miami Beach Housing Authority, arguing constitutional privacy protections. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed dismissal, holding that Florida's public records statute applies to housing author
• Sauer-Getriebe KG v. White Hydraulics, Inc.
  715 F.2d 348· 7th Cir.· 1983-08-22 ·cited 33×·via Preliminary Injunction
  An arbitration clause covering "any and all disputes" governs challenges to the contract's validity, and filing suit for injunctive relief does not waive the right to arbitrate.
• Libertarian Party OF Florida v. State
  710 F.2d 790· 11th Cir.· 1983-07-29 ·cited 33×·via Preliminary Injunction
  Florida's 3% statewide petition requirement for minor political parties to access the general election ballot is constitutional and not an impermissible burden or discrimination.
• Milonas v. Williams
  691 F.2d 931· 10th Cir.· 1982-09-13 ·cited 33×·via Permanent Injunction
  The court held that the district court did not err in granting class certification and finding that the private school's actions were taken under color of state law for Section 1983 purposes.
• Sec. & Exch. Comm'n v. Wash. Cnty. Util. Dist.
  676 F.2d 218· 6th Cir.· 1982-04-23 ·cited 33×·via Permanent Injunction
  The court held that the district court erred in narrowly interpreting securities law liability and failing to consider Patrick's potential liability for aiding and abetting securities law violations through undisclosed kickbacks.
• Fed. Trade Comm'n v. Sw. Sunsites, Inc.
  665 F.2d 711· 5th Cir.· 1982-01-14 ·cited 33×·via Preliminary Injunction
  The Federal Trade Commission Act's Section 13(b) authorizes district courts to grant ancillary equitable relief, such as asset escrows, to preserve the possibility of complete consumer redress under Section 19, even if the primary relief is pending administrative proceedings.
• ITT Rayonier Inc. v. United States
  651 F.2d 343· 5th Cir.· 1981-07-20 ·cited 33×·via Preliminary Injunction
  A case is moot when the underlying dispute has been settled, and no exceptions to the mootness doctrine apply.
• Executive Ctrs. OF Am., Inc. v. Durability Seating & Interiors
  402 So. 2d 24· Fla. 3d DCA· 1981-07-07 ·cited 33×
  The court held that a voluntary dismissal of a lawsuit does not, by itself, demonstrate a complete absence of a justiciable issue, which is required for awarding attorney's fees under Section 57.105, Florida Statutes.