Legal Opinion

In re the Proceedings Against Hayes

Supreme Court of Florida

Decided December 20, 1916PublishedCited by 13 opinions

Original Proceedings for Contempt.

1Per curiam

—This is the first time in the history of Florida that this court has issued a rule against the editor and reporter of a newspaper to show cause why *560they should not be attached for contempt because of the publication of a libelous article impugning the integrity, dignity and authority of this court. It is to be hoped that the good sense of our people, their love of order and respect for the institutions of our government will operate to restrain the impulsive and illnatured words of those among us who seem to be so alert to suspect and ready to condemn and that proceedings of this nature may…

2Cases cited23 opinions

  1. In Re DebsSupreme Court of the United States · 1895
  2. Ex Parte TerrySupreme Court of the United States · 1888
  3. People v. WilsonIllinois Supreme Court · 1872
  4. Cartwright's CaseMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1873
  5. In re ShortridgeCalifornia Supreme Court · 1893

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3Cited by13 opinions

  1. Ex parte EarmanSupreme Court of Florida · 1923
  2. Ex parte BiggersSupreme Court of Florida · 1923
  3. Walton Lunch Co. v. KearneyMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1920
  4. Lieberman v. MarshallSupreme Court of Florida · 1970
  5. State v. ShumakerIndiana Supreme Court · 1927

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