Commonwealth v. Runnion

JUDGE STITES

delivered the orinion of the court :

Runnion was indicted for a misdemeanor, and executed a bail bond in the penalty of $100 for his appearance, with Hay as his surety. The bond was taken as forfeited because of Runnion’s failure to appear, and process served upon him and his surety, requiring them to show cause against a judgment upon the bond.

Runnion answered, alleging that he promptly appeared to answer the charge, and was in attendance when the case was called and continued, and denying any default upon his part. The case seems to have been heard, and a judgment rendered…