· 1/17/1978
Jacob Adams v. Cyrus Vance, Secretary of State
Citations
- 570 F.2d 950
- 187 U.S. App. D.C. 41
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- noting that application of injunctive-relief standards changes where core concerns of the executive branch are at stake
- stating that even “directing action by the Secretary of State in foreign affairs” constitutes an irreversible “intrusion” on “the core concerns of the executive branch”
- “The grant of a temporary restraining order under Rule 65(b), Fed. R. Civ. P., is generally not appealable.”
- court need not rule on a jurisdictional question when the issue is difficult and inadequately presented in the record or briefing and the merits are clearly against the party seeking to invoke jurisdiction
- \request for an order directing action by the Secretary of State in foreign affairs\
- court need not rule on a jurisdictional question when the issue is difficult and inadequately presented in the record or briefing and the merits are clearly against the party seeking to invoke jurisdiction
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Leventhal, Per Curiam, Robinson, Wilkey
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.