KKO 117/2002
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Supreme Court dismisses appeal where appellant's death halts legal proceedings and prevents further argumentation.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe 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.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedLaki 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
AI generated
criminal proceedings termination
death of party
right to statement
supreme court appeal
procedural cessation
Cited Legislation
AI generatedLaki rikosoikeudellisen valituksen käsittelystä 100/1999
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Full text
Valittajana olleen rikosasian asianomistajan kuoleman johdosta lausunnon antaminen asiasta raukesi.