Heaston v. Austin

The sole issue before this court is whether by service of process utilized in this case the trial court obtained personal jurisdiction over defendant Cecil Austin.

The purpose of a summons is to give notice to the defendant that an action has been commenced against him. In order for a court to obtain jurisdiction over a person, a summons must be served in a manner prescribed by the statutes.

The statute relating to personal and substituted service on individuals is sec. 262.06, which provides, in part:

“262.06 Personal jurisdiction, manner of serving summons for. A court of this state having…