Document: 341 U.S. 737 71 S.Ct. 987 95 L.Ed. 1331 LAND et al.v.DOLLAR al. (two cases). In re KILLION SAWYER v. DOLLAR Nos. 353, 697, 702, —- and —-. Decided June 4, 1951. PER CURIAM. 1 (1) 697 702 are before the Court of petitions for certiorari to review, first, an order District Columbia requiring that Charles Sawyer endorse certain stock certificates as 'United States Maritime Commission, by Sawyer, Secretary Commerce,' and, second, a Restraining Order issued Appeals enjoining named petitioners from: 2 'proposing, seeking or advocating any step in proceeding, whether said suit entitled United R. Stanley Dollar al., other inconsistent with strict compliance obedience orders heretofore entered this cause. 3 'And it is further ordered persons each them enjoined restrained until from complying with, taking advantage of, utilizing, comply utilize take temporary injunction Northern California, Southern Division, cause similar tenor which may hereafter be court court.' 4 The two first time 702. Certiorari granted these cases. 5 (2) Subsequent issuance above Order, Circuit found civil contempt its prior decrees reason inter alia, their activities connection obtaining on behalf referred Order. has been stayed pending disposition well forthcoming directed order. Motion respondents vacate stay denied. 6 (3) No action taken at petitioners' motion leave file reconsideration our denial No. 353. 340 884, 198. continued docket so there no question Court's control over 353 whatever deemed appropriate. 7 (4) It suggested delay normal ending October Term, 1950, hear argument within matter weeks. advancement filed. 8 We agree expeditious important issues lengthy proceeding highly desirable. But desire expedition must weighed against danger orderly presentation inherent hasty briefing argument. And particularly when we not only now us, but also cases come us 9 There consideration militating premature presented. California brought adjudication claim title same shares those involved instant have held judgments would res judicata States. Land Dollar, 1947, 330 731, 736, 737, 739, 67 1009, 1011, 1012, 1013, 91 1209. much present phase litigation concerned. advised May 31, 1951, Ninth heard appeal granting under advisement. On 1, began hearing defendants' (respondents Court) dismiss complaint summary judgment. 10 For foregoing reasons, do accept suggestion weeks compatible administration justice. 11 granted, denied, continued, term delayed rejected. 12 Mr. Justice BLACK CLARK took part decision applications. 13 FRANKFURTER does join opinion. 14 15 697. 16 Separate memorandum FRANKFURTER. 17 practicable, rule, reasons indicated my State Maryland Baltimore Radio Show, 338 912, 70 252, set forth considerations move denying petition certiorari. since unexplained announcement individual vote such too often apt equivocal, unbroken practice note petitions. However, latest stage long process. different phases here three times. Because misleading, unless viewed setting, plain narrative course bearing is, I believe, 18 1. What ultimately issue ownership Steamship Lines. As result transactions between Lines need relate, 92% corporation was 1945 listed name Commission voted members body. November year, former stockholders (hereafter called Dollars) alleging unlawfully withheld demanding return. Columbia, four one-half years wound way through Court, back once again Appeals. 81 U.S.App.D.C. 28, 154 F.2d 307; 1209; D.C., 82 F.Supp. 919; 87 214, 184 245. At every stage, Commissioners were represented attorneys Department Justice, who asserted ground dismissal consent had given. Our decision, 1209, if allegations true, States, rather capacities. decided merits facts they alleged. 919. July 17, reversed. that, never vested sovereign. refused review decision. Later, reconsider refusal. 948, 530. 19 2. upshot point Dollars obtained final judgment withholding corporation, Commissioners, it. To carry out mandate December 11, 1950. That stated 'title plaintiffs (Dollars), legally divested same, all others arising transaction contrary (is) null void * *.' 97 59. 20 3. They urged broad, purported bind, remanded instructions enter narrower order, terms prescribed. substance follows: '(P) laintiffs (Dollars) possession defendants, defendants deliver forthwith shares. effective far right requires addition physical delivery certificates, hereby taken. Plaintiffs rights belonging possessors shares.' 188 629, 631. 21 explanation stated: 'The enforce herein modified, process another official, officials, whom might lawfully enforced he party parties suit. 22 'If Commerce custody shares, obviously acquired beginning action, indeed 1947 (prohibiting transfer pendente lite). Obedience about pursuant opinion therefore, enforceable him, liable, Rule (Fed. Rules Civ.Proc. 28 U.S.C.A.), supra, enforcing party.' D.C.Cir., 632. 23 4. asked grant enforcement. March 12, refused. 530, 533. refusal merits. 24 5. Accordingly, case went Court. 16. prescribed second designed Commence, who, Presidential Reorganization Plan, succeeded custodian shortly This his blank, writing words, Commerce.' required representative Dollars, instruct make transfers record. event failed Clerk perform acts place. 60. 25 6. Meanwhile, new got way. day denied modifying mandate, Government filed Division. plaintiff, sought relief injunction, declaratory judgment, damages shareholders, agents responsible stock. substantially counsel unsuccessfully advanced culminated defendants. 26 7. 19, moved preliminary litigation. requested 'exercising attempting exercise privileges owners' stock, making demands upon name, transferring possession. supported affidavit Chairman Federal Board. basis report Congress April 10, 1939, management 'shockingly incompetent' charged drawing excessive salaries '(f)ailure maintain adequate service West Coast Orient,' '(s)hould inefficient replace existing management' 'grave exists unit American Merchant Marine deteriorate did Emory S. at.' Judge announced restraining See 50. 27 8. dated pertinent 'Now, preserve status quo determination plaintiff one hand, lawful owners are, entry official exercising *, (the agents) representing registered pledging, selling, transferring, otherwise disposing thereby, 29 'It be, restrained, issuing corporation) registering recording recognizing certificates.' 30 9. While proceedings place appeals grounds reversal lower misconstrued Appeals, jeopardized States' giving power bona fide purchaser value. assert reversing likely mismanage assets wasted. dismissed appeals, without advisement impose sanctions representatives Government. 31 10. acted statement read open 11. 190 366. 32 (a) Commerce, Solicitor General, officials show why should disobedience courts Columbia. based 'refused agent shares' Instead, 'executed proxies own names after decree known them,' 'warned, writing, stock.' part, allegation 'sought interests, secure page 374. led petition. 33 (b) officers corporation. recited 'caused instituted' suit, 'in to, nullification decisions orders' case. deciding 'whether seek ancillary injunctive respect; respect save defeat already finally competent jurisdiction.' respondents, agents, attorneys, active concert 34 'be proposing, 35 36 dismissing directing delivered Dollars; 37 Three matters concerning per curiam address itself them. 38 Vacate Stay Contempt 39 40 —-, 41 By JACKSON. 42 Respondents ask full THE CHIEF JUSTICE. regret cannot acquiesce motion, think circumstances require down prompt act both sides. 43 examined interests merit review. below properly understood then regarded ended mandate. When complete withheld, modified up 'effective possession' enforcement both. date, delivered. 44 wrong repeated denials what done try effectuate we, effect confirmed. 45 Denial fixes policy suspend indefinitely, certainly here. Successive stays will decide perhaps recently commenced California. knows how continue. My prediction than months. 46 Certainly appearance justice denies indefinite period, benefits won. overlook fact shipping concern kept hands adjudged owners, protection bond, condition provided during illegally. 47 either parties. become considerable delicacy not, effect, approve information can offer. prudent judicial action. legitimate interest could suffer surely better informed 48 Even themselves strictly want argue so, hearings more benefit unwise trial. shoe foot, strongly Government's demand submission decrees, even sustained though validity reasonably doubt. heavy fine levied Mine Workers. Workers, 258, 677, 884. McComb Jacksonville Paper Co., 336 187, 69 497, 93 599. 49 spectacle stalling efforts while outstanding some Nation's high guilty wholesome. evil influence example increased delay. utmost care lest appear indifferent disobedience. 50 Moreover, owe something several hearings, considered careful exhaustive opinions, made detailed findings fact. embarked effort basic orders. clearly justified believing expected enforced. Surely confirm Dooley's observation occasion another. 51 Being outvoted stay, however, owing itself, below, litigants, controversial Any continuance conditioned shortening weeks, deferring adjournment controversy cleared up. If wrong, promptly vindicate involved. right, waiver upholding hand. 52 withhold assent today.

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