second appeal
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 79 U.S. 121 - Noonan v. Bradley · 1870Most cited · 29 citing opinions
Second appeals or writs of error are allowed, but the rule is universal that they bring up only the proceedings subsequent to the mandate, and do not authorize an inquiry into the merits of the original judgment or decree.
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