Citizens' National Bank v. Branden
North Dakota Supreme Court
Appeal from District Court, Richland County; Allen, J. Action by the Citizens’ National Bank of Sisseton, S. D. against P. Branden. From an order denying defendant’s application to open a default judgment against him and permit him to interpose a defense, defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtEllsworth, J.
A summons and a complaint, alleging causes of action upon three promissory notes, were served upon defendant and appellant on October 23, 1908. Shortly thereafter he employed W. S. Lowry of Hankinson, as his attorney, and directed Mr. Lowry to arrange for the services of and associate with him in the defense of the action W. S. Lauder, an attorney of Wahpeton. Mr. Lowry made the arrangement directed by his client with Mr. Lauder, and paid him a retaining fee. The understanding, between the two attorneys was that Mr. Lauder should have exclusive charge of the preparation and service of an…
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