Fallen v. Ferris

Citations

• 2 Wyo. 141

Syllabus

<p>Pkactice : Writ of Error : Return. — 1The Supreme Court will permit delays in tbe return of the writ of error, for the purpose of securing to the plaintiff his appeal, bringing up the record, and disposing of the case according to the rights of the parties; but this permission is extended only, where it perceives no intention on his part to abuse the process; when, therefore, it discovers that intention, its duty is tlie reverse. Tlie writ of error, as a writ of right, is limited by this condition, and the court should impose the limit. Its power for the purpose is inherent.</p>