Capitol Light & Supply Co. v. Gunning Electric Co.

The defendant Stratton J. Gunning has entered a special appearance and a plea in abatement, claiming that no process was legally served upon him in this action. The endorsement of the deputy sheriff attests that service was made upon him on November 22,1962, “at the usual place of abode,” which appeared in evidence to be at 58 Ridgewood Road, West Hartford.

The evidence disclosed that he lived with his parents at this address for many years, where they still live, and that he is twenty-eight years old and unmarried. He actively participated in the family business in the named corporation,…