Opinion ID: 1917872
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Heading: Attorneys Executing Appeal Undertaking.

Text: In examining the record in this case we find that the two counsel for appellant executed the $250 appeal undertaking. This is a clear violation of sec. 256.34, Stats., which provides: No attorney practicing in this state shall be taken as bail or security on any undertaking, bond or recognizance in any action or proceeding, civil or criminal, nor shall any practicing attorney become surety on any bond or recognizance for any sheriff, constable, clerk of court or justice of the peace. We assume that this violation occurred because counsel overlooked the existence of this statute. Therefore, we deem it advisable to point out the violation in this opinion so as to better alert the profession to the existence of this statute. By the Court. Judgment affirmed. Respondents are entitled to tax an additional $50 as costs. The following memorandum was filed September 7, 1965.