Preliminary Injunction

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• Com-Share, Inc. v. Computer Complex, Inc.
  458 F.2d 1341· 6th Cir.· 1972-04-18 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in granting a preliminary injunction.
• Costandi v. Aamco Automatic Transmissions, Inc.
  456 F.2d 941· 9th Cir.· 1972-03-07 ·cited 12×·via Injunction Pendente Lite
  The court held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in issuing a preliminary injunction against franchisees using the AAMCO trademark.
• United States v. Nat'l Lead Co.
  438 F.2d 935· 8th Cir.· 1971-02-26 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the district court did not err in denying a preliminary injunction because the full impact of alleged discriminatory seniority practices was unclear on the record, and resolution of complex issues like foreman selection and hiring practices should await a full
• Mailloux v. Kiley
  436 F.2d 565· 1st Cir.· 1971-01-14 ·cited 12×
  The court held that it would not grant a stay pending appeal of a preliminary injunction ordering a teacher's reinstatement, finding no abuse of discretion by the district court.
• Tomacita Negron v. Wallace
  436 F.2d 1139· 2d Cir.· 1971-01-04 ·cited 12×
  The court held that while detained juveniles have a constitutional right to consult privately with counsel and access a telephone, the district court erred in granting an injunction where the state did not concede infringement and the plaintiff's claims were based on hearsay and
• Boddie v. Wyman
  434 F.2d 1207· 2d Cir.· 1970-12-09 ·cited 12×
  The court held that New York's statutory scheme for public assistance grants, which provided lower monthly payments in upstate counties than in New York City without objective cost justification, violated federal law requiring uniform standards. The court affirmed the district co
• Elecs. Corp. OF Am. v. Honeywell, Inc.
  428 F.2d 191· 1st Cir.· 1970-06-02 ·cited 12×
  The court held that a competitor's false advertising in a two-firm market is actionable, even without passing off, if material misrepresentations cause harm.
• Hoffman v. White
  235 So. 2d 43· Fla. 4th DCA· 1970-05-13 ·cited 12×·via Temporary Injunction
  In a declaratory judgment action over insurance proceeds, the trial court granted a temporary injunction against Stella Hoffman without bond. The appellate court reversed, finding the trial court failed to comply with procedural requirements for issuing injunctions without bond u
• Grove Press Inc. v. City OF Philadelphia
  418 F.2d 82· 3d Cir.· 1969-11-03 ·cited 12×
  The Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's injunction, holding that Pennsylvania's preliminary injunctive procedures, as applied to obscenity cases, fail to provide adequate safeguards against undue inhibition of protected expression. These procedural deficiencies create
• Local Lodge 2144 v. Ry. Express Agency
  409 F.2d 312· 2d Cir.· 1969-03-31 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the district court did not err in granting a preliminary injunction to maintain the status quo for 60 days, balancing the equities between the employer's economic interests and the employees' potential irreparable harm.
• Redac Project 6426, Inc. v. Allstate Ins. Co.
  402 F.2d 789· 2d Cir.· 1968-11-07 ·cited 12×
  A district court does not abuse its discretion by denying a preliminary injunction motion without oral testimony if the existing record adequately addresses the issues.
• Rich v. Rich
  214 So. 2d 777· Fla. 4th DCA· 1968-10-14 ·cited 12×·via Temporary Injunction
  The court held that the trial court correctly vacated the temporary injunction and quashed service of process for relief requiring in personam jurisdiction, but erred in not allowing plaintiff to amend her complaint regarding custody.
• Selma Schwartz & Butler Realty Corp. v. Sherman
  210 So. 2d 469· Fla. 3d DCA· 1968-04-30 ·cited 12×·via Temporary Injunction
  This appeal addresses whether a trial court had jurisdiction over consolidated cases to void a judgment obtained through collusion and determine preference among competing judgments, and whether attorney's fees were properly awarded as costs. The court upheld the substantive judg
• Am. Metro. Enters. OF NEW York, Inc. v. Warner Bros. Records, Inc.
  389 F.2d 903· 2d Cir.· 1968-02-16 ·cited 12×
  The court held that a preliminary injunction is not warranted for mechanical music copyrights once the owner has acquiesced in their use, as exclusivity is lost and irreparable harm is not presumed.
• Kontes Glass Co. v. LAB Glass, Inc.
  373 F.2d 319· 3d Cir.· 1967-02-23 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying a preliminary injunction because the plaintiff failed to show a strong likelihood of success on the merits or irreparable injury.
• M. G. Davis & Co., Inc. v. Cohen
  369 F.2d 360· 2d Cir.· 1966-11-23 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the Securities and Exchange Commission did not exceed its jurisdiction in instituting proceedings against the appellants, and the appellants failed to demonstrate irreparable harm.
• United Indus. Workers of the Seafarers Int'l Union of N. Am. v. Bd. OF Trs. OF the Galveston Wharves
  368 F.2d 412· 5th Cir.· 1966-11-16 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the District Court erred in failing to impose suitable relief and sanctions after finding the Carrier violated the Railway Labor Act by leasing its elevator without bargaining. The court affirmed the denial of modifying NLRB injunctions.
• Nalco Chem. Co. v. Merwin G. Hall
  347 F.2d 90· 5th Cir.· 1965-06-22 ·cited 12×·via Temporary Injunction
  The court held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying a temporary injunction, as the returned confidential information and the unlikelihood of enforcing the non-competition clause justified the denial.
• Hornback v. Brotherhood OF Railroad Signalmen
  346 F.2d 161· 6th Cir.· 1965-05-27 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying the motions for a preliminary injunction, based on the union's commitment to reduce dues for objecting employees.
• United States v. FMC Corp. & Am. Viscose Corp.
  321 F.2d 534· 9th Cir.· 1963-07-30 ·cited 12×
  The court held that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal from an order denying a preliminary injunction in an action brought under the Clayton Act.
• LAM MAN CHI v. Bouchard
  314 F.2d 664· 3d Cir.· 1963-02-26 ·cited 12×·via Motion For Preliminary Injunction
  The court held that the designation of a deportation destination is not a final order of deportation reviewable by the district court under the 1961 Act, and thus the district court lacked jurisdiction.
• Sawyer v. Pioneer Mill Co., Ltd.
  300 F.2d 200· 9th Cir.· 1962-03-14 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the appeal should be granted and the case dismissed without prejudice because the action had become moot after the merger was completed.
• Sperry Rand Corp. v. Sunbeam Corp.
  285 F.2d 542· 7th Cir.· 1960-12-28 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the district court erred in issuing a preliminary injunction against the plaintiff to prevent further litigation, as the evidence did not support a finding of vexatious or harassing litigation.
• Murphy v. Ezra Taft Benson
  270 F.2d 419· 2d Cir.· 1959-10-01 ·cited 12×
  The appellate court held that the claim for injunctive relief was moot because the spraying program had been completed and future aerial spraying was unlikely, and affirmed the dismissal of the damages claim due to lack of proof and abandonment.
• Joseph Bancroft & Sons Co. v. Spunize Co. OF Am.
  268 F.2d 522· 2d Cir.· 1959-07-01 ·cited 12×·via Injunction Pendente Lite
  The court held that the district court erred in granting an injunction to stay a prior filed patent infringement suit, as the first-filed action should generally proceed.
• Peterson v. Brotherhood OF Locomotive Firemen AND Enginemen
  268 F.2d 567· 7th Cir.· 1959-06-26 ·cited 12×
  The court held that appeals from orders denying preliminary injunctions and motions to remand are not appealable as they are not final decisions.
• Celebrity, Inc. v. Trina, Inc.
  264 F.2d 956· 1st Cir.· 1959-03-30 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying a preliminary injunction because the plaintiff failed to demonstrate compelling equities and irreparable harm.
• Metalock Repair Serv., Inc. v. Hal W. Harman
  258 F.2d 809· 6th Cir.· 1958-07-28 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the District Court erred by failing to make findings of fact and conclusions of law before granting a preliminary injunction, necessitating a remand.
• Shearman v. Mo. Pac. R.R. Co.
  250 F.2d 191· 8th Cir.· 1957-12-20 ·cited 12×
  The appellate court affirmed the district court's grant of a preliminary injunction, finding no abuse of discretion in preserving the status quo pending final determination.
• Aloys Holzer and Lawrence Holzer v. United States
  244 F.2d 562· 8th Cir.· 1957-06-05 ·cited 12×·via Temporary Injunction
  The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying a temporary injunction, as the appellate court does not decide the merits on such an appeal.
• Valentim Joao Medeiros v. Brownell
  240 F.2d 634· D.C. Cir.· 1957-01-17 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the alien's admissions at the deportation hearing were sufficient to establish deportability, rendering the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction proper.
• The Leiter Minerals, Inc. v. United States
  224 F.2d 381· 5th Cir.· 1955-06-30 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the federal district court properly granted a preliminary injunction and denied a motion to dismiss, asserting exclusive jurisdiction over the quiet title action concerning mineral rights.
• Tyler GAS Serv. Co. & the City of Tyler v. United GAS Pipe Line Co.
  217 F.2d 73· 5th Cir.· 1954-11-24 ·cited 12×
  A natural gas company cannot by private contract fix binding long-term rates, and any relief due to parties affected by rate changes must be sought from the Federal Power Commission, not the courts.
• Ainsworth v. Barn Ballroom Co., Inc.
  157 F.2d 97· 4th Cir.· 1946-07-27 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the suit was in substance against the United States, which had not consented to be sued, and therefore the district court lacked jurisdiction.
• United States ex rel. Bowles v. Seidmon
  154 F.2d 228· 7th Cir.· 1946-03-19 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the defendants were properly found guilty of criminal contempt for violating preliminary injunctions by engaging in the practice of 'top dressing' scrap metal, and the fines imposed were not erroneous.
• In re Associated GAS & Elec. Co. in re Associated GAS & Elec. Corp.
  149 F.2d 996· 2d Cir.· 1945-03-27 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in approving the compromise of controversies in the reorganization proceedings, as there were reasonably disputable issues that could have led to a favorable outcome for the Ageco trustee.
• Nat'l Grain Yeast Corp. v. City of Crystal Lake
  147 F.2d 711· 7th Cir.· 1945-03-01 ·cited 12×
  The court held that the defendant's arbitrary refusal to cooperate prevented it from relying on the plaintiff's noncompliance with contract conditions for refusing renewal, and that war-related difficulties could excuse nonperformance.
• Hock v. 250 N. AVE. Corp.
  142 F.2d 435· 2d Cir.· 1944-04-17 ·cited 12×·via Injunction Pendente Lite
  The district court lacked jurisdiction to entertain a tenant's action seeking to enjoin an eviction based on alleged violations of rent regulations, as the Emergency Price Control Act only permits private suits for rent overcharges.
• McAllister v. McAllister
  147 Fla. 647· Fla.· 1941-07-01 ·cited 12×·via Temporary Injunction
  The Florida Supreme Court reviewed a chancery court order denying the defendant's motion to dismiss and motion to strike in a suit by an ex-wife to enforce a property settlement and maintenance agreement requiring monthly payments of $300. The court held that the chancellor prope
• Hannan v. City OF Haverhill
  120 F.2d 87· 1st Cir.· 1941-05-29 ·cited 12×·via Application For Preliminary Injunction
  The court held that the denial of an interlocutory injunction was not an abuse of discretion because the plaintiffs had not demonstrated irreparable harm or applied for a permit.
• Lorenz v. City of Hollywood
  144 Fla. 324· Fla.· 1940-10-01 ·cited 12×
  The Florida Supreme Court held that when parties initiate an equity action involving a public right of way dispute, the court of equity may retain jurisdiction and adjudicate all related rights, including legal claims ordinarily cognizable only at law, rather than remitting part
• Atl. Coast Line R.R. Co. v. State
  106 Fla. 278· Fla.· 1932-07-26 ·cited 12×·via Temporary Injunction
  The Florida Supreme Court held that while the State Railroad Commission may regulate intrastate passenger service on interstate trains and require notice of discontinuance, it cannot enjoin the discontinuance of an interstate train itself. The Court reversed the injunction restra
• Barber v. Governor of the State of Ala.
  73 F.4th 1306· 11th Cir.· 2023-07-19 ·cited 11×
  James Edward Barber, an Alabama death row inmate scheduled for execution by lethal injection, challenged the constitutionality of Alabama's execution method under the Eighth Amendment based on a pattern of three failed or botched lethal injection attempts involving prolonged and
• Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd v. State Surgeon Gen.
  50 F.4th 1126· 11th Cir.· 2022-10-06 ·cited 11×·via Preliminary Injunction Standard
  Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings challenged a Florida statute prohibiting businesses from requiring customers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, arguing it violated the First Amendment and the dormant Commerce Clause. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals held that the statu
• Brown v. Sec'y, U.S. Dep't of Health & Human Servs.
  4 F.4th 1220· 11th Cir.· 2021-07-14 ·cited 11×·via Preliminary Injunction Standard
  Landlords challenged a CDC eviction moratorium issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing it exceeded the agency's statutory authority under 42 U.S.C. § 264(a) and that they would suffer irreparable harm from insolvent tenants unable to repay unpaid rent. The Eleventh Circuit a
• Sini v. Citibank, N.A.
  849 F. Supp. 2d 1345· S.D. Fla.· 2014-02-19 ·cited 11×·via Temporary Injunction
  The court held that exceptional circumstances warranted abstention under the Colorado River doctrine due to the parallel state court action, and therefore stayed the federal proceedings.
• McCARTY v. Myers
  125 So. 3d 333· Fla. 1st DCA· 2013-10-23 ·cited 11×·via Temporary Injunction
  The court held that the Provider Plaintiffs lacked standing to bring an access-to-courts challenge because they did not allege a violation of their own constitutional rights, and their economic harm was insufficient to confer standing.
• Whitby v. Infinity Radio, Inc.
  961 So. 2d 349· Fla. 4th DCA· 2007-06-06 ·cited 11×·via Temporary Injunction
  Elena Whitby appeals a trial court order enforcing a civil contempt sanction for violating an injunction based on a non-compete agreement in her former employment with radio station WEAT. The appellate court affirmed the $100,000 contempt fine, finding the trial court retained ju
• Semple v. Nanci Semple
  763 So. 2d 484· Fla. 4th DCA· 2000-07-05 ·cited 11×·via Temporary Injunction
  Raymond Semple appeals a domestic violence injunction and temporary custody award, claiming he was denied due process because the trial court failed to conduct a full evidentiary hearing before issuing the permanent injunction and awarding custody to his ex-wife. The court revers
• Cosmic Corp. v. Miami-Dade Cnty.
  706 So. 2d 347· Fla. 3d DCA· 1998-01-21 ·cited 11×·via Temporary Injunction
  Cosmic Corp. and Ian Davis appealed a temporary injunction issued by the trial court that would have forced their business (Coco's Lounge) to cease operations. The Third District Court of Appeal reversed, holding that the municipalities failed to meet the required burden for obta