Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE — Final Judgment — Test for Determining Finality

Area of law: APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court: Supreme Court

Finality is determined by whether the issue is settled without further reference to the court. The principle applies to appeals. The test is practical. The rule determines the right of appeal. The judgment is final if no further proceedings are contemplated. The principle is well-established.

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