Com. ex rel. County of Cumberland v. Johnson

SHUGHART, P.J.,

—Petitioner, Theodore Russ, is a licensed bail bondsman. On February 14, 1980, he posted $1,000 bail for Dale Johnson who had been arrested and charged with simple assault. Johnson failed to appear for trial on May 16, 1980, and on July 15, 1980, an order was entered forfeiting the $1,000 recognizance. Peti*340tioner was duly notified of the forfeiture and upon failure to remit the bail due and owing, judgment by confession was entered against the petitioner and Johnson on October 6, 1980. On November 3, 1980, a petition to open the confessed judgment was filed. The pleadings are…