Continental Supply Co. v. Syndicate Trust Co.

This is an appeal from a judgment against defendant P. J. Burfening in the sum of $2,614.59, on certain promissory notes executed by the defendant partnership, of W'hich the appellant was a member. Burfening assigns error principally on the ground that the court denied leave to amend, and a motion for a continuance, made on the day of the trial and after the jury had been impanelled.

In order to understand fully the issues, it will be necessary to state the history of the litigation somewhat in detail. On October 10, 1923, summons and complaint were served personally on defendant P. J.…