Coffin v. Maitland

The language of the dissenting opinion conveys an inference which in my opinion should be clarified. The dissenting opinion states: “The languag-e overruled is as follows: ‘It may be that no particular form is necessary, but the defendant intended to be served should be directly addressed or the name should be included in the title of the case contained in the notice.’ ” The majority opinion does not hold that a legal notice which complies with the foregoing quotation is not a valid notice, if other statutory requirements have been met. It does not overrule the quoted language, but holds…