State ex rel. Berger v. Marquardt

HOLOHAN, Justice.

The Respondent, Midland Insurance Company, became surety on an ’ appearance bond in the amount of $20,000 for- one Richard A. Goldsmith. On the date set for *414his trial Goldsmith failed to appear, and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest.

Approximately two weeks after Goldsmith’s failure to appear, upon motion of the County Attorney, the Respondent trial judge ordered the Respondent bonding company to show cause why the bond should not be forfeited.

At the hearing, Goldsmith was not produced, nor was the bonding company able to offer any excuse or explanation except that…