Anderson v. Sloan

This was an action of trespass commenced by Sloan against Anderson and four others in the district court of Arapahoe county, but service of the summons was only had upon Anderson. The summons was returnable on the first Tuesday of December, 1865, being* the first day of the December term, and was returned by the officer as served on Anderson, December 13, 1865. The cause was continued to the March term, at which term the default of the defendant was taken, and the plaintiff’s damages assessed by a jury at $1,200 ; upon which final judgment was entered, At the same term the defendant Anderson…