· 4/18/1889
Menken v. Atlanta
Citations
- 131 U.S. 405
- 9 S. Ct. 794
- 1889 U.S. LEXIS 1832
Syllabus
<p>The death of the accused in a criminal case brought here by writ of error abates the suit.</p>
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- considered the cause “abated” and ordered writ of error dismissed
- considered the cause “abated” and ordered writ of error dismissed
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Per Curiam
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.