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Gompers v. Buck’s Stove & Range Co., 221 U.S. 418, 31 S.Ct. 492, 55 L.Ed. 797, 34 L.R.A.N.S. 874

Facts

The American Federation of Labor, led by Gompers, Mitchell, and Morrison, declared a boycott against the Buck's Stove & Range Company due to a labor dispute. The company sought an injunction against the Federation, which was granted, prohibiting any statements or actions that would continue the boycott. Despite this, the Federation published materials that referenced the boycott, leading to contempt proceedings against the leaders of the Federation. The court found them guilty and imposed prison sentences, which were subsequently appealed.

Issue

Did the actions of Gompers, Mitchell, and Morrison constitute contempt of court by violating the injunction against the boycott?

Rule

The court held that the publication and use of materials that continued a boycott could constitute a violation of an injunction, but it must be determined whether the defendants' actions were indeed in violation of the court's order.

Analysis

The court analyzed whether the defendants' publications amounted to a violation of the injunction. It noted that while the injunction aimed to prevent the boycott, the defendants argued that their actions did not constitute contempt as they believed the injunction itself was an infringement on their rights to free speech. The court ultimately found that the defendants had indeed violated the injunction, but it also recognized the complexities surrounding the nature of contempt proceedings.

Conclusion

The Supreme Court reversed the contempt judgment against Gompers, Mitchell, and Morrison, concluding that their actions did not constitute a violation of the injunction as defined by the court.

Who won?

The defendants, Gompers, Mitchell, and Morrison, prevailed in the Supreme Court, which found that their actions did not amount to contempt of court.

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