Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the appeal should be struck off after the appellant's withdrawal.
Decisione estratta
The appellant's unconditional letter of 7 December 2013 was treated as a withdrawal of the appeal and the opposition, so the case became moot and was struck off the docket.
Motivazione estratta
A declaration made in judicial proceedings by the appellant takes effect without the respondent's consent; once the appeal is withdrawn, the court removes the case from the roll.