New York Court of Appeals

Daniel W. Ketchum, Respondent v. Frances Edwards, Appellant

October 5, 1897153 N.Y. 534

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the contempt order against the defendant, holding that the judgment's injunction was limited to obstructions that shut off the right of way and that a contempt sanction requires a clearly expressed mandate. The Court ordered restitution and costs.