Smith v. United States

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1876-11-27

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Mr. Chiee Justice Waite delivered the opinion of the court. It is clearly within our discretion to refuse to hear a criminal case in error, unless the convicted party, suing out the writ, is where he can be made to respond to any judgment we may render. In this case it is- admitted that the plaintiff in error has. escaped, and is not within the control of th…

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