Overview
Case summary
This case involved an appeal from the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York to the Circuit Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, concerning the vessel THE SEGURANCA and its proceeds. The appellants were BROWN et al., represented by Cary & Whibridge, and the appellee was PROCEEDS OF THE SEGURANCA, represented by Carter & Ledyard. The appeal was discontinued by consent of the parties before any substantive appellate decision was rendered, resulting in termination of the case without a ruling on the merits.
Abstract
The case was an appeal concerning a vessel and its proceeds from the district court to the circuit court of appeals. The appeal was discontinued by consent of the parties before any substantive decision. The case terminated without a ruling on the merits.
Opinion of the court
opinion
- Appeal discontinued by consent
Jurisdiction
not challenged- Appeal from the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York
Procedural posture
Subsequent history
Legal categories
Case record
Issues & holdings
No issues recorded for this case.
Timeline
Circuit Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, issues decision noting appeal discontinued by consent
Outcome: Appeal discontinued
Case terminated without substantive appellate ruling due to parties' agreement
Facts & evidence
Key facts
1 facts- Case involves a vessel named THE SEGURANCA and its proceeds
Procedural history
2 steps- Appeal from District Court to Circuit Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- Discontinued by consent before appellate decision
Objects of relevance
Authorities
Legal principles applied
- Parties may agree to discontinue an appeal, ending the case
Notable quotes
“Discontinued by consent.”majority — Final disposition of the appealIndicates parties agreed to terminate the appeal without court decision