Townsend v. Holland-American Line

SULLIVAN, District Judge.

September 18, 1935, plaintiff filed her complaint against the defendant in the circuit court of Cook county, claiming damages for personal injuries suffered by reason of defendant’s negligence.

Summons was issued, returnable to the third Monday in October, 1935, being October 21, 1935, and defendant was served with said summons more than 20 days prior to the return date thereof.

Under the rules of the circuit court, defendant was obliged to file its appearance and plea on or before the opening of court on Wednesday, October 23, 1935, the second day after said return day.