Question juridique clé
Whether the appeal withdrawal was valid and led to discontinuance of the proceedings
Solution extraite
The withdrawal was clear, express and unconditional, and no indication of invalidity was apparent; the case had to be removed from the docket.
Motifs extraits
A withdrawal of a remedy is effective only if clear, express and unconditional. Since the appellant withdrew the appeal in writing and no defects were visible in the file, the withdrawal was valid.