State v. Scott

DAVISON, Justice.

This is an appeal by the State from an order setting aside a forfeiture of an appearance bond given by Roy L. Scott in a criminal case. Summit Fidelity and Surety Company, a corporation (hereinafter referred to as Summit) has filed a cross-appeal from an order refusing to set aside a forfeiture of an appearance bond required of and furnished by Roy L. Scott as a material witness in a criminal case. Summit is surety on both bonds. Scott did not appeal.

There is little if any dispute as to the facts. Paula Helen Kinnison, daughter of Roy L. Scott, was charged with a criminal…