Fare v. Gunter

It appears from the record in this case that the suit, which was by attachment, was commenced before a justice of the peace in Turnback township, Lawrence county. 'Defendant resided in and was served with summons in Lincoln township, in said county. Defendant made no appearance before the justice of the peace, and judgment was rendered against him by default. He after-wards moved to set aside this judgment, appearing for that purpose only, which motion being overruled, he appealed to the circuit court, and, appearing only for that purpose in the circuit court, filed his plea in abatement to…