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· 4/6/1984

Gte Corporation v. David R. Williams, D/B/A General Telephone

Citations

  • 731 F.2d 676
  • 222 U.S.P.Q. (BNA) 803
  • 1984 U.S. App. LEXIS 23803

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • holding that delay in seeking an injunction can be “an important factor in determining irreparable harm”
  • holding that delay in seeking an injunction can be “an important factor in determining irreparable harm”
  • “delay is an important consideration in the assessment of irreparable harm for purposes of a preliminary injunction”
  • “delay is an important consideration in the assessment of irreparable harm for purposes of a preliminary injunction.”
  • \The burden on the party seeking a preliminary injunction is especially heavy when the relief sought would in effect grant plaintiff a substantial part of the relief it would obtain after a trial on the merits.\
  • “Although plaintiff contends that it will be irreparably harmed should defendants' activities not be enjoined, it has waited nearly a year before seeking any relief.” (citations omitted)

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Judges: Barrett, McKay, Logan

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