American Bankers Insurance Co. of Florida v. State

OPINION ON APPELLANT’S PETITION FOR DISCRETIONARY REVIEW

Appellant signed as surety on bail bonds for three defendants charged with felony offenses. After the principals failed to appear, the bonds were forfeited and judgments entered against appellant. Seeking review upon writ of error, appellant contended that Article 22.16(c), V.A.C.C.P. required a waiting period of 18 months before final judgment could be entered, thus the judgments were premature. The Court of Appeals affirmed. American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida v. State, 768 S.W.2d 377 (Tex.App.—Dallas, 1989). We granted…