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¬1st, When the principles of the law by which the ordinary courts were guided gave a right, but where their powers (for the reasons I have, adverted to) were not sufficient to afford a com- plete remedy. ¬2dly, Where the courts of ordinary juris- diction were made instruments of injustice. -3dly, Where they gave no right, but where, upon the principles of universal justice, the in- terference of the judicial power became neces- sary to prevent a wrong, when positive law was silent. ¬4thly, To remove impediments to the fair de- cision of a question in other courts. ¬5thly, To provide for the safety of property in dispute, pending a litigation in the ordinary courts. ¬6thly, ¬
