Elawyers Elawyers
Ohio| Change

Wabash & Erie Canal v. Beers, (1862)

Court: Supreme Court of the United States Number:  Visitors: 5
Filed: Jan. 18, 1862
Latest Update: Feb. 21, 2020
Summary: 66 U.S. 54 (_) 1 Black 54 WABASH AND ERIE CANAL vs. BEERS. Supreme Court of United States. Mr. Gillet, for the appellees. Mr. Usher, for the appellees, opposed the motion. *55 Mr. Chief Justice TANEY. This decree is final. It is decisive of the case made upon the record. It is positive, and not alternative. It leaves no question of right between the parties open for future adjudication. The decree orders the money to be brought into court within a limited time, and the court warns the defendants
More
66 U.S. 54 (____)
1 Black 54

WABASH AND ERIE CANAL
vs.
BEERS.

Supreme Court of United States.

Mr. Gillet, for the appellees.

Mr. Usher, for the appellees, opposed the motion.

*55 Mr. Chief Justice TANEY.

This decree is final. It is decisive of the case made upon the record. It is positive, and not alternative. It leaves no question of right between the parties open for future adjudication. The decree orders the money to be brought into court within a limited time, and the court warns the defendants that if they fail or make default a particular measure will be taken to compel obedience. There is no want of finality here.

The motion is denied.

Source:  CourtListener

Can't find what you're looking for?

Post a free question on our public forum.
Ask a Question
Search for lawyers by practice areas.
Find a Lawyer