Kellogg v. Witte

Citations

• 107 Wash. 691
• 182 P. 570
• 1919 Wash. LEXIS 775

Syllabus

<p>Bail (10)—Deposit in Lieu op Bail. In the absence of statute, there is no authority to accept cash in lieu of bail.</p> <p>Same (10). Rem. Code, § 2089, authorizing the defendant, in lieu of bail, to deposit cash with the clerk of the court to which he is held, applies only to proceedings in the superior court.</p> <p>Same (Í0). Laws 1919, p. 153, authorizing justices and committing magistrates to accept cash in lieu of bail has no retroactive effect.</p> <p>Garnishment (19) —Property Subject—In Custody op Law. Cash accepted by a justice of the peace in lieu of bail, without any legal authority so to do, is not in custodia legis, and is subject to garnishment.</p>