Skelton v. City of Atkins

Tom Glaze, Justice.

On January 16, 1991, Rodney Cozort was convicted in the Atkins Police Court of DWI, second offense. Among the provisions of his sentence was an order to pay $805.00 as fine and costs. Cozort did not appeal his conviction and failed to pay the $805.00. Sometime later — not clear from the record — the trial court issued a warrant, and Cozort was arrested. On March 8, 1992, Cozort was released from jail on the payment of $805.00 by his friend, the appellant Gary Skelton. The record reflects that a factual dispute resulted as to whether Skelton’s payment was intended as a loan…