Burmek v. Miller Brewing Co.

It is clear that the letter dated August 31st contained all the information required by sec. 330.19 (5), Stats. 1955. It is equally clear that the letter was not served upon defendant corporation “in the manner required for the service of summons in courts of record.” There was no express admission or waiver of such service.

It can fairly be inferred from the two letters before the court that the August 31st letter was received in the office of defendant corporation, brought to the attention of someone authorized to determine what was to be done with it, and by that person transmitted to the…