Gough v. Illinois Central Railroad

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Hurt

Dismissing appeal.

The appeal in this case was granted on the 3rd day of December, 1914. The law in force at the time an appeal is granted controls the right of appeal. Hale v. Grogan, 106 Ky., 311. The right of appeal is a privilege and can be given, taken away, or restricted by the legislative authority. Section 950, Sub-section 1, Kentucky Statutes, provides among other things:

‘ ‘ But no appeal shall be taken to the Court of Appeals as a matter of right from a judgment for the recovery of money or personal property, or any interest therein, or to enforce any…