Patton v. Kappler

On March 22, 1958, James E. Kappler, a resident of DeKalb County, brought an action in a justice of the peace court in the Village of Kirkland, DeKalb County, to recover from Maynard Patton damages which Kappler alleged he sustained because Patton had breached a contract by the provisions of which he, Patton, was to supply the fuel oil requirements of the plaintiff. Summons was issued and served on the defendant the same day. Upon the return day Patton did not appear and Kappler recovered a judgment against Patton for $130 and costs. Thereafter Patton perfected an appeal to the circuit court…