MATTOX V. UNITED STATES
156 U.S. 237 (1895)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was an appeal from a conviction for murder.
FACTS: Mattox (P) was convicted of murder. His first conviction was reversed, with a new
trial ordered. In the period of time between the two trials, the two key witnesses against P
died. At the new trial, the court allowed transcripts of the deceased witnesses' testimony
to be admitted. P was convicted again. P appealed, claiming that he was denied a chance to
confront and cross-examine these witnesses.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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