Journey v. Dickerson
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Polk District Court. In March, 1863, Dickerson, as administrator of the estate of Henry Courtney, brought his suit against “ widow Caroline I. Journey,” for medical services, amounting to something over eighteen dollars.
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Appeal from Polk District Court. In March, 1863, Dickerson, as administrator of the estate of Henry Courtney, brought his suit against “ widow Caroline I. Journey,” for medical services, amounting to something over eighteen dollars. The notice was issued and served “ upon the within named widow Journey, by leaving a copy at the house of James Straight, in the township of Lee, &c., which is the usual place of residence of said widow Journey, with Caroline J. Straight, a member of the family over fourteen years of age, the said Journey not being found in the county.” To this action there was no…
1Opinion of the Court
Weight, J.—
Service of notice and return in actions before justices of the peace are to. be made in the same manner as in the District Court. § 3864. In the District Court service is to be made: 1. By reading and delivering or offering to deliver a copy of the notice. 2. If not found, by leaving a copy thereof at defendant’s usual *311place of residence, with a member of the family over fourteen years of age. 3. By acknowledgment of service indorsed on the notice, dated and signed by defendant. 4. By publication in the eases contemplated in section 2831. If served personally, the return must state…
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