Moore v. State

Citations

• 44 Tex. 595

Syllabus

<p>1. Escape of appellant in a felony case.—An escape forfeits the appellant’s right to have his appeal heard, though the court will act, if requested by the attorney general.</p> <p>2. Same.—The escape is not a ground for dismissal until after a reasonable time for the recapture or surrender of appellant into custody,</p> <p>3. Same.—Appellant escaped October, 1873: Held, February, 1876, that reasonable time had been allowed for capture or surrender, and no appearance having been entered, the case was dismissed.</p>