Nelson v. Camp
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern District of Georgia. Suit in equity by Rollin J. Nelson against R. J. Camp and B. F. Camp. Complainant appeals from a decree granting an- injunction.
1Opinion of the Court
SHELBY, Circuit Judge.
This is an appeal from a decree of the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of Georgia, enjoining the appellant from prosecuting a suit against the appellees in the superior court of Fulton county, Ga.
[ 1] The general question to be decided is whether or not the case is one in which it is proper for a federal court to enjoin the prosecution of a suit in a state court.
The solution of the question necessarily depends on the facts shown by the record; that is, the character and purpose of the litigation in both courts, when and how and by whom and for what…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Watson v. JonesSupreme Court of the United States · 1872
- Buck v. ColbathSupreme Court of the United States · 1866
- George v. Tennessee Coal, Iron & R.U.S. Circuit Court for the Northern District of Georgia · 1911
- Oliver v. Parlin & Orendorff Co.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1900
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- Oklahoma ex rel. Wilson v. BlankenshipCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1971
- State of Oklahoma Ex Rel. J. Woodrow Wilson v. G. T. Blankenship, Attorney General, State of Oklahoma, State of Oklahoma Ex Rel. J. Woodrow Wilson v. G. T. Blankenship, Attorney General, State of Oklahoma, and Riffe Petroleum CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1971