equity jurisdiction of federal courts
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From 74 U.S. 425 - Payne v. Hook · 1868Most cited · 577 citing opinions
The equity jurisdiction conferred on the Federal courts is the same that the High Court of Chancery in England possesses; is subject to neither limitation or restraint by State legislation, and is uniform throughout the different States of the Union.