Messick v. Wigent

This is an action of forcible detainer brought by de- ; fendants in error id the county court. A summons was - issued on December 24, 1890, returnable on the 27th day .. of the same month at 10 o’clock A. M., which was served • on the day of its date. On the return day the defendant *693made a special appearance, objecting to the jurisdiction of' the court over his person, for the reason that the summons-had not been issued and served three days before the day of trial. The objection was overruled, and the defendant refusing to appear further, judgment of ouster was rendered against him. The…