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Cavanaugh v. Looney, 248 U.S. 453 (1919)
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Cavanaugh v. Looney, 248 U.S. 453 (1919)
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Cavanaugh v. Looney No. 107 Argued December 19, 1918 Decided January 13, 1919 248 U.S. 453
APPEAL FROM THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
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The jurisdiction of the federal courts to enjoin the execution of a state law upon the ground of unconstitutionality should be exercised only in clear cases, and where intervention is essential to protect rights effectually against injuries otherwise irremediable. P. 456.
Appellants sought to enjoin condemnation proceedings under a Texas act, alleging it unconstitutional and that the filing of the petition would cause them irreparable damage by impounding their land, clouding the title, and preventing sale pending the proceeding. Held properly refused, since the apprehension of irreparable loss appeared fanciful, and all objections against the act could be raised in the condemnation proceedings. Id.
Affirmed.
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U.S. Supreme Court, "Syllabus," Cavanaugh v. Looney, 248 U.S. 453 (1919) in 248 U.S. 453 248 U.S. 454. Original Sources, accessed July 1, 2025, http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=NEMMBV9VIV6H6H2.
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U.S. Supreme Court. "Syllabus." Cavanaugh v. Looney, 248 U.S. 453 (1919), in 248 U.S. 453, page 248 U.S. 454. Original Sources. 1 Jul. 2025. http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=NEMMBV9VIV6H6H2.
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U.S. Supreme Court, 'Syllabus' in Cavanaugh v. Looney, 248 U.S. 453 (1919). cited in 1919, 248 U.S. 453, pp.248 U.S. 454. Original Sources, retrieved 1 July 2025, from http://www.originalsources.com/Document.aspx?DocID=NEMMBV9VIV6H6H2.
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