Argument on the Anti-Injunction Bill: Before Hon. Wm; D. Stephens, Governor of California (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Max J. Kuhl

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 048460080X ISBN 13: 9780484600804

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Bold defense of judicial power against a sweeping reform

This collection captures a vigorous argument against the Anti-Injunction Bill, arguing that the legislature cannot curtail the courts’ constitutional role. It presents a lawyer’s perspective on how such a measure would threaten final court judgments and the rule of law in California.

The speaker reviews the balance of power among the governor, the legislature, and the judiciary, drawing on constitutional provisions and historical cases. He asserts that preserving court authority is essential to orderly government, property rights, and public trust.

• Explains why the bill is seen as an intrusion on judicial sovereignty.
• Links the debate to famous cases and legal principles from the era.
• Uses rhetorical and historical examples to illustrate potential consequences.
• Offers a view on how labor disputes and civil matters could be affected.

Ideal for readers of legal history and California civics who want a perspective on debates about court power and legislative limits.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048460080X
• ISBN 13: 9780484600804
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 57