People v. Brown

ROETH, PRESIDING JUSTICE.

On January 8, 1959, one H. Eugene Stewart appeared in the Circuit Court of Scott County and waived prosecution by indictment and consented to proceed under an information then filed by the State’s Attorney charging him with the crime of confidence game. His bail was fixed at $2,000. On January 9, 1959, the defendant Stewart entered into a recognizance with Morris Brown as surety in the sum of $2,000 conditioned for his appearance on the opening day of the April, 1959, term on April 27, 1959, and from day to day and term to term thereafter until final order of court.…