Auman v. J. Hungerford Smith Co.

On February 16,1950, a writ of certiorari issued upon the petition of Norval L. Auman. In obedience to the command of this writ, Harry L. Hudson, a justice of the peace, transmitted to the circuit court of Jo Daviess county a transcript of the proceedings had before him in the case of J. Hungerford Smith Company v. Norval L. Auman.

The respondent, J. Hungerford Smith Company, entered its special appearance in the circuit court and filed its motion to quash the writ. This motion was heard and denied. The respondent elected to abide by its motion and declined to plead further or submit any…