Barber v. . Barber

It is stipulated in the record that summons in the original cause was personally served on the defendant and it appears from the record that he made a general appearance and answered the plaintiff’s complaint. Can he now, on special appearance, challenge the jurisdiction of the court to hear plaintiff’s petition and motion in the cause? This is the only question presented and it must be answered in the negative.

An action in court is not ended by the rendition of a judgment, but in certain respects it is still pending until the judgment is satisfied. Finance Co. v. Trust Co., 213 N. C., 369,…