Equity will take no part in the administration of the criminal law. It will neither aid criminal courts in the exercise of their jurisdiction, nor will it restrain or obstruct them.
History. Civil Code 1895, § 4914; Civil Code 1910, § 5491; Code 1933, § 55-102.
History of Code section.
The language of this Code section is derived in part from the decision in Pope v. Mayor of Savannah, 74 Ga. 365 (1884).
Structure Georgia Code
§ 9-5-1. For What Purposes Injunctions May Be Issued
§ 9-5-2. No Interference by Equity in Administration of Criminal Laws
§ 9-5-3. When Court Proceedings Enjoined; Injunctions Against Sheriffs’ Sales
§ 9-5-4. Grounds for Restraint of Trespass
§ 9-5-6. Injunction Against Debtors Not Generally Available to Creditors
§ 9-5-7. When Breach of Contract for Personal Services Enjoined
§ 9-5-8. Grant of Injunctions in Discretion of Court; Power to Be Exercised Cautiously
§ 9-5-9. Second Injunction in Court’s Discretion
§ 9-5-10. Perpetual Injunction After Hearing
§ 9-5-11. Injunctions Against Certain Transactions Outside State