Andrews v. Buckbee

This is a proceeding by scire facias to revive the lien of a judgment. Two writs were issued. The first writ, which was issued in time, was more in the nature of a writ of summons than a scire facias. After the time had expired within which a writ of scire facias might issue, a more formal writ was issued. Both writs were served in the manner provided by law for the service of a summons. The defendants moved to quash both writs; the first, because it was defective and insufficient; and the second, because it was not issued in time. This motion was overruled, and an answer having been filed by…