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Leading Case
ancillary restitutionstatutory equity powerinherent powers
Porter v. Warner Holding Co.
328 U.S. 395 (1946)
Key Principle
When a statute invokes the equity jurisdiction of the federal courts by authorizing injunctive relief, the court's inherent equitable powers — including the power to order restitution of money wrongfully obtained — remain available unless the statute clearly restricts them.
Area of Law
Equity, Trusts & Restitution
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