¶1The defendant being called, and not appearing, judgment was entered by default, for the penalty to be released on payment of •the sum mentioned in the condition, with interest and costs. See the Act of Congress, March 2d, 1799, <§> 65, [1 Sfat. at Large, 676.]
1 D.C. 284
United States v. Johns
District of Columbia District Court
Decided December 15, 1805
District of Columbia District Court · decided 1805-12-15
Debt on a duty-bond, returnable to this term; special bail. The defendant appeared in proper person. on the last day of the sitting of the Court, moved for, and obtained a rule on the defendant to plead instanter.
Decided 1805-12-15