Rawlings v. Lewert

The writ is taken on behalf of Emma Lewert, wife of the ither defendant, to test the validity of a judgment entered against both by in alderman.

The summons went out against the husband alone and there was no preence of service as to the wife. She appeared neither in person nor otherwise. The only means by which she was made a nominal party was by “amendment” ,t the hearing, on motion of plaintiff’s attorney, adding her name as defend-nt. This was thought by counsel to be authorized by the Act of May 4, 1852, \ L. 574, relating to amendments.

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