Kennard v. State

On September 29, 1959, appellant was convicted in Justice of tbe Peace Court on two charges: Reckless driving and possession of intoxicating liquor. Subsequent proceedings in the two cases were identical and we consider tbe two cases as one.

On September 29, 1959, appellant filed an appeal bond returnable “to tbe next term” of county court. Wben tbe next term of county court convened on October 12, 1959, an order for a writ of procedendo was entered directing tbe justice of tbe peace court to enforce tbe judgment. On the following morning, October 13, 1959, appellant filed bis motion to set…