Nash-Finch Co. v. Raich

POLLEY, J..In an action pending in circuit court of Walworth County in which appellant was defendant, he was cited to appear for examination before trial. At the time and place fixed, appellant did appear with counsel. The referee appointed to take the testimony was not present, however, and'after some waiting appellant returned to his home twenty-three miles away. After arriving at his home appellant received a telephone call from the referee asking him to return for the healing, which appellant refused to do. The trial court issued an order to show cause, based upon affidavits, directing…