Astor v. Chambers

Supreme Court of Missouri

Astor v. Chambers

1 Mo. 191

CourtSupreme Court of Missouri

DecidedMay 15, 1822

StatusPublished

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Astor v. Chambers, 1 Mo. 191 (Mo. 1822).

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M’Girk, C. J.,

delivered the opinion of the Court.

The first question, and the only question necessary to be decided, is, is the decision or order in the case such as a writ of error will lie on ? The words of the order are: it is ordered that the said suit be stricken from the docket of this Court. This is not a decision of the Court in a cause, but a refusal to proceed; and if it can be redressed, it must be by a mandamus, and not by writ of error.

This writ must be dismissed-

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M’Girk, C. J.,

delivered the opinion of the Court.

The first question, and the only question necessary to be decided, is, is the decision or order in the case such as a writ of error will lie on ? The words of the order are: it is ordered that the said suit be stricken from the docket of this Court. This is not a decision of the Court in a cause, but a refusal to proceed; and if it can be redressed, it must be by a mandamus, and not by writ of error.

This writ must be dismissed-

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