Marlow v. State

IRWIN, Justice.

This appeal involves the forfeiture of an appeal bond in a criminal proceeding. Appellant Marlow, the defendant in that proceeding, appealed from an order of the trial court refusing to set aside the order of forfeiture.

Appellant was convicted in the trial court 'and Imperial Insurance Company (insurer) posted the appeal bond. Appellant’s appeal was dismissed by the Court of Criminal Appeals and the mandate was filed in the trial court on November 1st.

On November 3rd, notice was mailed to the insurer ordering appellant’s appearance on or before November 9th. The insurer…