Legal Opinion
County of Los Angeles v. American Bankers Insurance Co.
California Court of Appeal
Decided July 21, 1988No. B027515PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
GOERTZEN, J.
American Banker’s Insurance Company of Florida (surety) appeals the order denying its motion to vacate the forfeiture of a $10,000 bail bond posted by the surety to secure the release of a criminal defendant.
The defendant failed to appear in court as ordered on July 11, 1986, and a bench warrant issued. On July 18, 1986, bail was forfeited and the bench warrant was released for service. On July 18, 1986, notice of the forfeiture was sent to the surety and his agent by mail.
On October 8, 1986, the defendant appeared in court pursuant to an arrest on the bench warrant.…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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