Gustafson v. Lundquist

On November 26, 1946, the plaintiff below filed his complaint in the circuit court of Winnebago county to recover for personal injuries .sustained when he, a pedestrian, was struck by an automobile driven by defendant. A summons was duly issued and personally served upon the defendant on December 3, 1946, the return day being January 6, 1947. The defendant did not appear nor did any one appear for him and on January 16, 1947, he was defaulted. On February 6, 1947, a hearing was had and a judgment rendered in favor of the plaintiff, and against the defendant foils,000 and costs of suit. On…