May v. Barg

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

Appellant Barney May and Midwest Steel, Inc. executed a promissory note in the amount of $400,000.00 plus interest to appellee Louis Barg d/b/a Barg & Company. On March 9, 1981, appellee Barg filed suit against Midwest and appellant May alleging joint and several liability for the principal, interest and attorney’s fees. On the next day, March 10, an attorney, who is the agent for service of Midwest, went to the sheriff’s office and accepted service of process for Midwest and appellant May. A deputy sheriff testified that, upon Midwest being sued, the standard…