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Citation: 123 U.S. 443

1. In re Ayers, SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, Argued November 14, 15, 1887. , December 5, 1887, Decided

OVERVIEW: The orders of a circuit court that adjudged several state officers in contempt of a previous order issued by that court were void because the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the contempt proceeding pursuant to the 11th Amendment.


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