Georgia v. Tennessee Copper Company

206 U.S. 230 (1907)

Facts

P filed a bill in equity to enjoin Ds from discharging noxious gas from their works in Tennessee over P's territory. P alleges the wholesale destruction of forests, orchards, and crops is going on, and other injuries are done and threatened in five counties of P. A preliminary injunction was denied. Ds claimed laches against P.