Esten v. Matsen

The instant pleading is, in reality, a plea in abatement in form and very probably, intention.

The question which it raises, however, is not a mere matter of abatement, but one of jurisdiction of the court to adjudicate concerning the cause.

The writ describes the defendants as residents of this state who live in Fairfield.

As concerns the service of process upon residents of this state, one means, only, is provided for by statute, vis., that described in General Statutes, Rev. 1930, #5468.

It appears from the return of the officer to whom service ‘of process was committed, that he did not comply…