Dunn v. State

This is an appeal from a final judgment upon forfeiture of a bail bond.

Mr. Dunn was indicted in Midland county, Tex., for permitting property under his control to be used as a place for gaming; a felony. He made an appearance bond with Hanks and Currie as sureties. On November 25, 1930, the case being called for trial and Dunn failing to appear, his bond was forfeited and a proper judgment nisi was rendered against him and said sureties. In said judgment, among other things, was the following recital :

“And it is ordered; adjudged and decreed by the court that the State of Texas do have and…