State v. White

Appellant posted a $10,000.00 cashier’s check in lieu of bond to secure his brother’s release from custody pending trial. This sum was forfeited for non-compliance and final judgment was entered against appellant after a forfeiture hearing. We reverse.

Appellant posted the $10,000.00 on condition his brother, Harry White, appear for trial on August 1,1983, on a charge of obtaining a signature by false pretense under S. C. Code Ann. § 16-13-240 (Supp. 1983). He appeared as required on August. 1st but appellant was not present. The case was referred to and disposed of in magistrate’s court that…