Sorensen v. United States

The appellant opposed the appellees’ petition for intervention on the ground that their claim to the proceeds of the insurance was barred by the applicable statute of limitation. On appeal she argues that the court erred in overruling this defense. But before reaching that question we must determine whether the order is appealable. Obviously it is not a final order. See Rutherford v. Fisher, 4 Dali., Pa., 22, 1 L.Ed. 724 (overruling a plea of limitations). As an interlocutory order in admiralty it is appealable only if it determines “the rights and liabilities of the parties.” 28 U.S.C.A. §…