State v. Henderson

Appellant Midland Insurance Company, as surety for Vernon Henderson, principal [defendant in a pending- criminal case], entered into a bond to the State of Missouri in the amount of $25,000.00 conditioned on the appearance of Henderson in the Circuit Court of Phelps County, Missouri. When Henderson failed to appear for his trial the court ordered the bond forfeited. Pursuant to Rule 32.12, V.A.M.R., the State filed its motion for judgment.

Thereafter, following notice, a hearing on the State’s motion was conducted and the following entry made: “Surety on forfeited bond of defendant files…