suits of a civil nature
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From 296 U.S. 268 - Milwaukee County v. M. E. White Co. · 1935Most cited · 701 citing opinions
suits of a civil nature within the meaning of the section are those which do not involve criminal prosecution or punishment, and which are of a character traditionally cognizable by courts of common law or of equity.