Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the federal appeal had to be discontinued after settlement and withdrawal.
Decisione estratta
The proceedings were discontinued because the dispute had become moot through the settlement and the appellant expressly withdrew the appeal.
Motivazione estratta
Under Art. 32(2) BGG, the instructing judge may decide alone on striking a case off the list when it becomes moot or is withdrawn; those conditions were met here.