KKO 1218/2001
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Supreme Court dismisses appeal when respondent dies, halting further proceedings on the case.
Finland (FI)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court dismissed the respondent's appeal because the respondent died before the proceedings could conclude. The respondent had filed an appeal regarding a criminal matter, but the process halted due to their death. Consequently, the court ruled that no further legal action could be taken on the merits of the case.
Legislator headnote
AI generateds. 33 of the Code of Judicial Procedure; where the respondent dies before the conclusion of proceedings, the appeal is dismissed and the case is closed.
Keywords
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death of respondent
termination of proceedings
criminal appeal
supreme court
procedural closure
Cited Legislation
AI generateds. 33 of the Code of Judicial Procedure
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Full text
Valittajana olleen rikosasian vastaajan kuoleman johdosta lausunnon antaminen asiasta raukesi.