State v. Cochran

All Out Bonding Company (appellant) appeals three circuit court orders, which have been consolidated for this appeal, holding appellant liable for the estreatment of three separate bonds. We affirm the circuit court orders.

ISSUE

Did the circuit court err in finding appellant liable for bonds written for the defendants’ failure to appear in court?

ANALYSIS

Appellant is a licensed insurance agency which has been appointed by Frontier Insurance Company (Frontier) to act as its agent. Mike Curlee, the owner of appellant, is licensed by the Department of Insurance as a surety bondsman. Frontier acts…