California v. International Fidelity Ins. Co.
Annotate this CaseAppellant International Fidelity Insurance Co. (Fidelity), acting through its agent King Stahlman Bail Bonds, posted a $100,000 bail bond on behalf of defendant Catalin Vaja who later failed to make a required appearance. The trial court forfeited the bond under Penal Code section 1305 and later entered summary judgment against Fidelity. Fidelity appealed an order denying its motion to set aside the judgment entered on the forfeited bail bond. Fidelity contended that, without its knowledge or consent, the trial court added conditions to defendant's bail that materially increased its risk under the bond. Thus, Fidelity claims the bond should be exonerated. Finding no error, the Court of Appeal affirmed.
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