Overview
Case summary
This case involves an appeal by FOPPES et al. from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York to the Circuit Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. The appeal was dismissed on consent on May 27, 1896, indicating that the parties agreed to terminate the appellate proceedings. The case is a straightforward procedural dismissal without substantive legal issues being addressed.
Abstract
The case involves an appeal from a district court to a circuit court of appeals that was dismissed on consent by the parties. This procedural termination occurred without addressing any substantive legal issues. The outcome reflects agreement between the parties to end the appellate proceedings.
Opinion of the court
opinion
- Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York
- Dismissed on consent
Jurisdiction
not challenged- Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York
Procedural posture
- Appeal dismissed on consent
Subsequent history
Legal categories
Case record
Issues & holdings
de novo
The appeal was dismissed on consent, indicating agreement between the parties to terminate the appellate proceedings
Issue preserved for review
Holdings of the court
Error analysis
- No errors alleged; appeal dismissed on consent — procedural · no error foundnot applicable
Standards of review
- Dismissal of appeal on consent — de novo The court reviews the consent to dismiss the appeal as a matter of law
Timeline
Circuit Court of Appeals, Second Circuit dismisses the appeal on consent
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Final disposition of the case by the appellate court based on consent of the parties
Facts & evidence
Procedural history
2 steps- Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York
- Dismissed on consent
Authorities
Standards & doctrines
- De novo review for consent to dismiss appeal
Legal principles applied
- Parties may consent to dismiss an appeal, leading to termination of the case
Notable quotes
“Dismissed on consent.”majority — Conclusion of the appellate opinionIndicates the appeal was terminated based on mutual agreement of the parties