The Carlo Poma, 255 U.S. 219 (1921)

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The Carlo Poma


No. 167


Argued January 26, 27, 1921
Decided February 28, 1921
255 U.S. 219

CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT

Syllabus

An appeal does not lie to the circuit court of appeals from a final decree of the district court releasing a vessel upon the ground that its ownership and possession by a foreign power place it beyond the jurisdiction in admiralty. Jud.Code, §§ 128, 238. The Pesaro, ante,216.

259 F. 369; decree vacated with direction to dismiss appeal from district court.

This was certiorari to review a decree of the circuit court of appeals affirming a decree of the district court, in admiralty which dismissed a libel in rem. The case is stated in the opinion.