Anderson v. Denison Clay Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Marshall, J.:

The plaintiff appeals from an order dismissing his action. It was one for damages for personal injury sustained by the plaintiff, caused by the negligent acts of the defendant while the plaintiff was working for the defendant in its brick plant at Coffeyville. Summons was duly served, but the defendant made default. Answer day was January 31,1918. On February 6, the plaintiff requested that judgment be entered in his favor for $2,000, the amount of damages alleged and prayed for in the petition. The court refused to 'render judgment by…