Legal Opinion
Matter of People (Lexington S. I. Co.)
New York Court of Appeals
Decided December 1, 1936PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHubbs, J.
The Lexington Surety Company on September 24, 1932, executed a recognizance or bail bond in the sum of $100 for the appearance of Clarence Smith in the Court of Special Sessions to answer a charge of unlawfully possessing policy slips. On January 5, 1933, the surety company was adjudged insolvent and an order for the liquidation of the company was made. The order directed that claims be filed not later than June 5, 1933.
On January 16, 1933, Clarence Smith failed to appear to answer the charge against him and the recognizance was ordered forfeited. The necessary proceedings were taken by the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Taylor v. TaintorSupreme Court of the United States · 1873
- Netograph Manufacturing Co. v. . ScrughamNew York Court of Appeals · 1910
- Matter of Empire State Surety Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1915
- People v. . Metropolitan Surety Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1912
- Matter of Empire State Surety Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1915
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3Cited by21 opinions
- United States v. Auckland HolmesCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1972
- State v. BatesSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1953
- Allied Fidelity Corp. v. CommissionerUnited States Tax Court · 1976
- State v. AllanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1969
- State v. NugentSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1986
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