Seneca Insurance v. County of Orange

Opinion

MOORE, J.

The Honorable Gregg L. Prickett granted a second extension of time for a defendant to appear after issuance of a bail bond. The extension was given to a police detective in a chambers conference without notification to the parties or attorneys. Afterwards, the court entered summary judgment against the surety.

The surety unsuccessfully argued the court lacked jurisdiction to enter summary judgment because the second extension was not granted at its request. The Honorable Ronald P. Kreber denied a motion to vacate the forfeiture and set aside the judgment, finding the request…