§ 21-2-53. Powers of superior court in equity.
In addition to any other remedy set forth in this chapter for the enforcement of the
provisions of the chapter or any rule, regulation, order, or decision of the director,
the superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity, upon a bill of complaint filed
by the director or his or her authorized agents, to restrain or enjoin any person,
his or her agents, and servants, from committing any act prohibited by this chapter
or prohibited by any lawful rule, regulation, order, or decision of the director.
If it is established upon hearing that any person charged, himself or herself or by
his or h
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§ 21-2-53. Powers of superior court in equity.
In addition to any other remedy set forth in this chapter for the enforcement of the
provisions of the chapter or any rule, regulation, order, or decision of the director,
the superior court shall have jurisdiction in equity, upon a bill of complaint filed
by the director or his or her authorized agents, to restrain or enjoin any person,
his or her agents, and servants, from committing any act prohibited by this chapter
or prohibited by any lawful rule, regulation, order, or decision of the director.
If it is established upon hearing that any person charged, himself or herself or by
his or her agents and servants, has been or is committing any act declared to be unlawful
by this chapter or is in violation of any rule, regulation, order, and decision of
the director, the court shall enter a decree enjoining that person, corporation, or
trustee from further commission of that act or actions. In case of violation of an
injunction issued under this section, the court or any judge of the court shall summarily
try and punish the person, or his or her agents and servants, or both, for contempt
of court. The existence of other civil or criminal remedies shall be no defense to
this proceeding. The director, or his or her authorized agents, shall not be required
in that proceeding to give or post a bond when making an application for an injunction,
a restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction under this section.
The court may issue an ex parte restraining order, until further hearing, upon a reasonable
showing ex parte that the respondent has been guilty of a violation, and shall have
power to enter preliminary injunctions and grant other relief, pendente lite, which
may pertain to equity and justice in the premises. All proceedings under this section,
and any appellate proceedings which may follow, shall in all respects follow the course
of equity.