What is the test for writ of error in an action at law?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from France & Canada S.S. Co. v. French Republic, 285 F. 290 (2nd Cir. 1922):

In the federal courts in actions at law a writ of error only lies from final judgments which dispose of the entire case. Thus in Holcombe v. McKusick, 20 How. 552, 554 (15 L.Ed. 1020), Mr. Justice Nelson, speaking for the court, said:

Other Questions


What is the effect of a federal action for non-federal action in which a plaintiff is seeking to force a federal judge to dismiss the federal action? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a judge's failure to recuse himself be considered an error of error? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the "plain error" standard in the review of unpreserved errors? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can an action be brought against the successors of an official who had engaged in the same practice that led to the action? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the test for harmless error review in the context of constitutional errors? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
What is the burden of proving that a constitutional error or procedural error contributed to a sentence imposed by a plea? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a federal sentencing error under state law an actionable in federal habeas corpus? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a plaintiff in a personal capacity action seek to impose individual liability upon a government officer for actions taken under color of state law? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a claim be struck against Her Majesty The Queen on the grounds that, as now pleaded, it discloses no cause of action and may prejudice or delay the fair trial of the action? (Canada (Federal), Canada)
What is the difference between a class action and a similar class action? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.