writ of error vs. appeal
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From 15 U.S. 132 - The San Pedro · 1817Most cited · 41 citing opinions
The writ of error, in cases of common law, remains in force, and submits to the revision of the supreme court only the law. The remedy by appeal is confined to admiralty and equity cases, and brings before the supreme court the facts as well as the law.