Johnston Harvester Co. v. Bartley

The sheriff received the summons issued in this case on the 20th day of August, 1879, and on the 30th day of the month made the following return: “Served the within named Johnston Harvester Company by leaving a true copy at the last and usual place of residence of William R. Knox, an agent of said company.” The appellants entered a special appearance, and moved to set aside the return, upon the ground that Knox was a resident of Howard county. The motion was rightly denied. The defendant was not at liberty to contradict the sheriff’s return. It is well settled that the return of a sheriff is…