Thomson-Houston Electric Co. v. Nassau Electric R. Co.
Thomson-Houston Electric Co. v. Nassau Electric R. Co.
Opinion of the Court
As the appeal in this cause is from an interlocutory decree, it lies only to that part of the decree which grants an in* junction, and if there is no longer any controversy between the parties touching the right of the complainant to enjoin the infringement
As there is no real and substantial controversy still existing between the parties which is presented by the appeal, the court ought not to hear the appeal. The appeal is accordingly dismissed.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- THOMSON-HOUSTON ELECTRIC CO. v. NASSAU ELECTRIC R. CO.
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- 2 cases
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- Published
- Syllabus
- 1. Appeal—Dismissal—Lace of Substantial Controversy. An appeal from an interlocutory decree finding infringement of a patent presents for review only that part of the decree granting an. injunction, and will be dismissed where it is shown that the controversy between the parties in respect to the injunction has been settled.