Jones v. Norris

P. A. Norris instituted an action to foreclose a mortgage upon real estate. Among the defendants was Mrs. I. E. Jones. Summons was returned showing Mrs. Jones “not found.” An alias summons was issued, and was returned showing service upon Mrs. Jones. Subsequently, a default judgment was taken, and the real estate was duly sold and sheriff’s deed issued. Within three years after the rendition of this judgment Mrs. Jones filed a motion and later an amended motion to vacate the judgment upon the ground that no summons was served upon her, and the trial court had no jurisdiction to render…