American Bankers Ins. v. Harris

The original petition in this matter was filed June 10, 1960, alleging damages to plaintiff’s insured’s automobile caused by the defendant’s negligence.

Summons was issued for defendant, James Courtney Harris, and the sheriff’s return shows that on June 13, 1960, he served the writ on James Harris by leaving a true and certified copy thereof at his usual place of residence. At the time of service defendant was a minor twenty years old. The record shows that the case was continued six times by plaintiff’s counsel and that on September 16, 1960, a default judgment was entered for $513. The file…