Commonwealth v. Jones

VAN der VOORT, Judge:

The facts in this case are relatively simple and uncontested; nonetheless, we must reverse and remand so that certain necessary particulars may be established.

Defendants Barnes and Jones were arrested for retail theft and conspiracy on June 15,1977 and Allegheny Mutual Casualty Company, appellant herein, posted $5,000 appearance bail for each defendant. Both defendants failed to appear for court, and their bail was forfeited.

According to affidavits filed in each case by one Arthur London, “a bail bondsman and agent for Allegheny Mutual Casualty Company”, he “personally…