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taking an appeal

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From 73 U.S. 101 - United States v. Adams · 1867Most cited · 38 citing opinions

taking an appeal is a matter of right, and is something which the party as distinguished from court may do. When the court has rendered its judgment 'either party may appeal.' That is, has the right to appeal, and may exercise that right by his own volition. The court cannot prevent it, nor is the right dependent upon any judicial discretion.