Davis v. State

The offense is attempting to pass a forged instrument; the punishment confinement in the penitentiary for two years.

After the adjournment of court appellant filed an appeal bond, which was approved by the sheriff. The record fails to disclose that said bond was approved by the court trying the case. Article 818 C. C. P. requires that the appeal bond be approved by the sheriff and the court trying the case, or his successor in office. In the absence of a recognizance or appeal bond approved as the law requires, this court is without jurisdiction to pass on the merits of the case. Jones v.…