The death of the accused in a criminal case brought here by writ of error abates the suit.
THE case is stated in the opinion.
PER CURIAM:
The death of Fritz Menken, the plaintiff in error in the cause having been suggested by Mr. Pope Barrow, in behalf of Mr. Hoke Smith of counsel for the said plaintiff in error, and it appearing to the court that this is a criminal case, it is considered by the court that this cause has abated. Therefore, it is ordered and adjudged by the court that the writ of error in this cause be, and the same is hereby,
Dismissed.