Boeckle v. State

The appellant was convicted in the County Court of San Patricio County for the offense of slander, and his punishment assessed at a fine of $100.00. The record fails to show a proper recognizance, and the only reference made to same is the following: "Recognizance of defendant with Joe Miscovich and Alex Bonarden as sureties, taken." This is insufficient to sustain an appeal and without a proper recognizance this court is without jurisdiction. This doctrine is now so well established in this State, we think it is hardly necessary to cite authorities in support thereof. In Branch's P. C., Sec.…