Farrell v. Truett, Abernathy & Wolford

HIGGINS, Justice.

Appellees, the individual members of the law firm of Truett, Abernathy & Wolford, brought this suit against Farrell to recover-the sum of $500 alleged to be due for legal services rendered upon an express contract of employment. Citation issued, returnable April 4, 1932, and was served March 31st. On April 12th defendant’s attorney wrote plaintiffs inquiring when the next term of the court would convene. April 13th plain- 1 tiffs replied, advising the next term would convene the first Monday in June, the 6th day of the month. June Sth, no answer having been filed, the case…