Stepp v. . Robinson

Stacy, C. J.,

after stating the case: When the defendant, R. P. Robinson, appeared in open court, in response to notice served upon bis surety or bail, be was then “amenable to the process of the court,” notwithstanding bis refusal thus to surrender himself. It was the contention of the defendant and bis surety, upon the bearing of said motion, that the defendant bad theretofore been discharged from liability to arrest, and for this reason, voluntary surrender was refused. Upon rejection of this contention, the court should have ordered execution against the person of the defendant, rather…