Vannerson v. Klevenhagen

OPINION ON MOTION FOR REHEARING

WILSON, Justice.

We overrule the motions for rehearing filed by the appellants and appellee Harris County. However, we withdraw our opinion of August 18, 1994, and issue this opinion in its stead.

Plaintiffs, bail bondsmen, filed suit against the defendants, Sheriff Johnny Klevenhagen and Harris County, Texas. Plaintiffs challenged a bail bond processing fee levied by the Harris County Commissioners Court, and sought return of all fees paid, four times that sum as a penalty, prejudgment interest, attorney’s fees, and costs of court. They appeal a summary judgment…