Couch v. State

DAVIDSON, Presiding Judge.

This appeal is from a forfeiture of a bail bond. The judgment was taken by default.

It is contended that the service and execution thereof, as shown by the officer’s return, is not sufficient. The return as to the service and execution of the papers, notice, etc., is as follows: “Came to hand 33d day of August, 1908, and executed on J. C. Couch 33d day of August, 1908, in Brownwood, Tex., and executed on C. H. Benney Sept. 1, 1908, in Brownwood, Tex.” Signed by the sheriff by a deputy. Under all the authorities this service is not sufficient. Article 480 Code Criminal…