Gresham v. State

Tbe appeal is from a judgment absolute on a forfeited bail bond.

On tbe 15th of March, 1871, tbe appellants entered into an obligation of bail, in tbe form prescribed by section 4239 of tbe Eevised Code, for tbe appearance of William M. Gresham at tbe nest terna of tbe circuit court, to answer a charge of manslaughter. On tbe 16th of June, 1871, a *626scire facias, or notice, was issued by tbe clerk of tbat court in substance as follows: It was addressed to the sheriff, and commanded bim to make known to tbe appellants, naming them, tbat at tbe spring term, 1871, of tbe circuit court of Pickens…