Slauter v. Hollowell

On Petition for a Rehearing-.

Bicknell, C. C.

— In this case the question is whether a-plea to the jurisdiction of the court over the person can be-tolerated, after a full appearance without objection, and after-the determination of an issue of law by the court?

In other words, can a defendant, who has deliberately admitted the jurisdiction of the court over his person, deny it afterwards in the same suit?

There is no jurisdiction of the person of a defendant unless there be either process or a voluntary appearance. Hawkins v. Hawkins, 28 Ind. 66; State v. Ennis, 74 Ind. 17; McCormack v. First…