J. H. & S. Theatres, Inc., Respondent v. John A. Fay, as President of the International Alliance of Theatrical…

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division's broad injunction that barred all picketing by the defendant union and modified the trial court's injunction to prohibit only false statements, intimidation, and other unlawful acts while preserving the union's right to peaceful, truthful persuasion. The court held that injunctions may not punish past lawful conduct and must be narrowly tailored to protect future interests.