Vohlers v. E. H. Stafford Manufacturing Co.

This case presents a question of practice under our rules. The case was commenced in the circuit court by summons issued and served on March 2, 1912.

The summons was in the form prescribed by Circuit Court Rule 1, and contained the following provision:

“ Vou are required to have your appearance filed or entered in the cause, in accordance with the rules and practice of the court, in person or by attorney, within fifteen days after service of this summons upon you.”

The rule above referred to provides that:

“ Original writs for the commencement of suit shall notify the defendant to appear in…