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KKO 117/2002 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses appeal where appellant's death halts legal proceedings and prevents further argumentation.

Case Number KKO 117/2002
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's appeal regarding a criminal case following the appellant's death. The procedural outcome was that the right to submit a statement ceased entirely upon the appellant's passing. Consequently, the court ruled that no further legal arguments could be advanced by the deceased party.

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Laki rikosoikeudellisen valituksen käsittelystä 100/1999; Laki rikosoikeudellisen valituksen käsittelystä 100/1999: Upon the death of a party in criminal proceedings, the right to submit a statement ceases, and the appeal is dismissed as the party can no longer participate.

Keywords

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criminal proceedings termination death of party right to statement supreme court appeal procedural cessation

Cited Legislation

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Laki rikosoikeudellisen valituksen käsittelystä 100/1999
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Valittajana olleen rikosasian asianomistajan kuoleman johdosta lausunnon antaminen asiasta raukesi.