Egland v. Neill

Whether through service of the owner and occupant of the surface of land as a garnishee, the trial court acquired jurisdiction of mineral rights therein owned by the nonresident defendant, upon whom substituted service was had, is the narrow question the parties would have us answer.

Plaintiff’s action is for a judgment for money alleged to be due from defendant under a contract. In connection therewith he instituted proceedings in garnishment wherein several persons were namd and served as garnishees. The respective disclosures of these garnishees state that they hold title and possession of…