Ney v. Ney

Patrick Alan Ney and John Glenn Ney were brothers with an acrimonious relationship. Patrick filed a petition for injunctive relief seeking a temporary injunction against John. The parties entered into a stipulation and agreement asking the district court to incorporate the terms of their agreement in an order for injunctive relief. The parties agreed that The court approved the terms of the agreement and issued an order incorporating the terms of the stipulated agreement. Patrick subsequently sought a contempt order against John for violation of the injunction. The district court dismissed the action on the ground that the injunction was void because the conduct it restrained was not among the grounds for which protective orders are statutorily authorized. The Supreme Court reversed, holding that the district court had jurisdiction to issue the injunction. Remanded. View "Ney v. Ney" on Justia Law