Hartford Life & Annuity Insurance v. Rossiter

This was an action of assumpsit brought by the appellees, who were minors, by their next friend, Frederick C. Eossiter, in the circuit court of Cook county, on a certificate of membership issued by appellant on the life of Frank 1ST. Eossiter, the father of appellees, who died on March 31, 1899. Service of summons was had in time for the April term, 1900, and the declaration was filed to the May term of said court, which gave the appellant until the 23d day of that month in which to plead. On May 31, no plea having been filed, a default was entered and judgment rendered against the appellant…