Legal Opinion

Goodall v. Frank R. Jelleff, Inc.

District of Columbia Court of Appeals

Decided April 12, 1957No. 1929PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

QUINN, Associate Judge.

Appellant’s complaint' was dismissed on oral motion at the pretrial hearing for failure to state a cause of action. The pleading was denominated, “Complaint for Damages Abuse of Civil Process,” and charged that appellee, a corporation, wrongfully filed a complaint on January 15, 1953, in the Municpal Court, against appellant and his former wife for the “balance due, on merchandise purchased from [appellee] by defendants.” Appellant alleged'that service ' on him wás made by leaving the suit papérs ' with his formér' wife at' her home' where he never lived. Judgment by…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Hauser v. BartowNew York Court of Appeals · 1937
  2. Hall v. Field Enterprises, Inc.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1953

3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Batten v. AbramsCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1981
  2. Hall v. Hollywood Credit Clothing CompanyDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1959
  3. Nolan v. Allstate Home Equipment Co.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1959
  4. Athridge v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.District Court, District of Columbia · 2001
  5. Cox v. Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat HospitalDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1957

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