State ex rel. Schmaltz v. Kiefel

Schmaltz instituted a proceeding in the name of the State, on his relation, against Kiefel, for surety of the peace, before the mayor of Lawreneeburgh. The defendant was arrested and brought before the mayor, where, “ having *206waived his right to an examination,” he was required by the .mayor to enter into a recognizance for his appearance at the next term of the circuit court, and that, in the meantime, he would keep the peace, which recognizance he accordingly gave. At the next term of the circuit court, the parties appeared, and .it was agreed between them “ that the said cause be no further…