Brown v. Edgerton

La.ee, Ch. J.

The defendant in error moves the dismissal of this case for the reason that the order complained of is not “final,” and therefore not a proper subject for proceedings in error.

Of orders made by district courts only such are reviewable in this manner as are by the code denominated “final.” Sec. 582. “An order affecting a substantial l’ight in an action, when such ordei’, in effect, determines the action and prevents a judgment, * * * is a final ordei’,” etc. Code, sec. 581.

The order in question was one which, on motion of the defendant, vacated a judgment against him on default…