Jenkins v. Eldredge

WOODBURY, Circuit Justice.

The gen- j eral rule on this subject is believed to be much the same in courts of equity as in those of law; and it is, that, after final judgment, the terms of it cannot be altered, in any essential particulars, except on a review, or writ of error, or appeal; or, at least, on a rehearing, allowed after showing sufficient, cause. Albers v. Whitney [Case No. 137); Doggett v. Emerson, Id. 3,961). When a judgment is to be considered as final, is a different question; but it is usually regarded as final, after the end of the term at which it is rendered, when there is…