Valley Bank & Trust Co. v. Marrewa

The plaintiff seeks in this action of contract or tort to recover $13,150.53, as a balance due either on a promissory note or for money obtained by false representations made in an application for a loan. The defendant is described in the writ as of Riveredge, Bergen County, New Jersey. On January 6, 1964, the defendant was served in hand at the office of the counsel for his trustee in bankruptcy at 31 Elm Street, Springfield. The defendant filed an answer in abatement alleging that service was made on him when he came to Springfield in response to an order to appear for examination before…