Commonwealth v. Crowley
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth v. Crowley, 28 Pa. Super. 618 (1905)
1905 Pa. Super. LEXIS 255
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Commonwealth v. Crowley
Opinion of the Court
This appeal was argued on March 7, 1905, and was held under advisement. Before a decision was rendered, it was shown to us, by suggestion of the district attorney in writing, duly filed, that the appellant died on or about March 13,1905. It is clear, both upon reason and authority, that under such circumstances, the appeal abates and that nothing remains for the appellate court to do but to make the formal order to that effect.
Now October 9, 1905, the appeal is abated.
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- Appeals — Criminal law — Death of defendant — Abatement of appeal. Where a defendant in a criminal case dies pending his appeal to a higher court, the appeal is abated.