contempt — decree construction
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From 266 U.S. 17 - Terminal Railroad Ass'n v. United States · 1924Most cited · 71 citing opinions
In contempt proceedings for its enforcement, a decree will not be expanded by implication or intendment beyond the meaning of its terms when read in the light of the issues and the purpose for which the suit was brought, and the facts found must constitute a plain violation of the decree so read.