United States v. Hung Chang, No. No. 1,339 (6th Cir.)

Where this case stands

The appeals court reversed the lower court and sent the case back.

Who won?

The side that appealed won, at least for now. The court ruled against the lower court's decision.

What did the court decide?

In the court's words:

“In our opinion, the proof thus produced was ample to establish the fact that the defendant was a person of Chinese descent, and, no proof being produced by him tending to show his right to remain in the United States, the judgment of the lower court is reversed, and the case remanded, with directions to enter a judgment affirming the finding and order of the commissioner, and directing the de■portation of the defendant, Hung Chang.”

From the court's opinion

What does it mean?

The lower court's ruling no longer stands. The case goes back to the lower court to continue in line with this ruling. This is a published opinion, so it is binding precedentBinding precedentEarlier authority that a court generally must follow.Learn more about binding precedent → for courts in this circuit.

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