State v. Shell

We think the principal question on this appeal is whether the trial court abused its discretion in entering judgment against appellant sureties on a bail bond.

On March 30, 1949, in Madison County one Shell was charged by county attorney’s information with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, third offense. He entered a plea of not guilty. Bail was fixed at $3000. On April 1 a bail bond in such amount was filed, signed by appellants Norton and Fowler as sureties.

On May 3 the criminal case against Shell was assigned for trial on May 9 at 10 a.m., Mr. Howard, Shell’s attorney, was…