State v. Kelly

This is a proceeding by scire facias to enforce the forfeiture of alleged recognizances or bail bonds, in three robbery cases in the Circuit Court of Jackson County. The State dismissed as to the principal, Charles P. Kelly, due to failure in the service of process, and final judgment was rendered against the surety, James A. Johnson, for $10,000 in one case, and for $5,000 in each of the other cases, or for $20,000 in all. The trial court overruled his motions for a new trial and in arrest of judgment and he appealed.

The record shows that Kelly was indicted on three separate charges of…