Edwards v. La Quay

On or about December 29, 1958 plaintiff served a summons and complaint upon the defendant to recover the sum of $238.94 for goods, wares and merchandise sold and delivered to and services performed by plaintiff to the defendant. This complaint which was served upon defendant was unverified.

The defendant within 20 days thereafter wrote the following-handwritten letter to plaintiff’s attorney:

Re: Irving Edwards

Dear Sir:

This letter is in answer to the summons and complaint served on me on or about the 29th day of December, 1958 in the amount of Two Hundred Thirty Eight Dollars and Ninety-Four…