State Ex Rel. Birnamwood Oil Co. v. Shaughnessy

The facts are not in dispute. On January 2, 1942, Francis E. McGovern in his own behalf, through his attorney, Robert J. Krome, commenced an action in the circuit court for Milwaukee county against Birnamwood Oil Company, a Wisconsin corporation, by service of summons and complaint. In said action Mr. McGovern, who is an attorney at law residing in the city of Milwaukee, sought to recover a balance due him from said defendant for legal services rendered. The Birnamwood Oil Company, a Wisconsin corporation, is located and has its principal place of business in Shawano county.

On January 6,…