People v. Simon

This is an action of debt brought on a recognizance entered into on April 21, 1925, by defendants, in the sum of $2,500, conditioned for the appearance of Leon Simon to answer a criminal charge brought in the municipal court of Chicago. The case was heard before the court without a jury, resulting in a judgment for $2,500, against Louis Asher, surety on the bond, from which he appeals.

In defense he denies that there was a forfeiture in the case, but alleges that a forfeiture previously entered was vacated on January 7, 1926, and that the cause was then dismissed for want of prosecution, and…