Legal Opinion
People v. Argonaut Insurance
Appellate Division of the Superior Court of California
Decided March 30, 1976No. Civ. A. No. 13652Published
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
ALARCON, J.
The People have appealed the order of the trial court setting aside the forfeiture of bail and exonerating the bail bond.
Factual Background1
Sharon Sue Portrey was released on bail on July 15, 1974, pending hearing on a fugitive complaint. Her preliminary examination was set for August 15, 1974. On that date she appeared and the matter was continued to October 11, 1974. Upon her failure to appear on that date, the trial court ordered that bail be forfeited. On October 15, 1974, the bail forfeiture was set aside for “good cause shown.” The matter was reset for October 21,…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- American Guaranty Corp. v. StoodyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1964
- People v. Resolute InsuranceCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1975
- People v. Wilshire InsuranceCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1975
- In Re JonesCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1975