explaining that sovereignty involves a state's power to execute its laws
How later courts described this case
- explaining that sovereignty involves a state's power to execute its laws
- “[E]quity will afford protection by enjoining crime when rights and interests are injuriously affected thereby.”
Written by the judges who cited it.
The opinion
Steele, J.,
dissenting (orally).
I dissent from the judgment, because, in my opinion, it is unwarranted, without precedent, and directly contrary to the law.
Note: The decision on this motion was announced prior to April 5, 1905.