Spragins v. W. Va. C. & P. R'y Co.

Lucas, President :

This was an action at law, in which, on motion of the defendant, the Circuit Court quashed the summons. The following hill of exceptions was reserved:

“Be it remembered that upon the calling of this case at the former term of this Court, the defendant, by its attorney, appeared only for the purpose of moving to quash the summons in this cause, and moved to quash the same in these words, to wit: ‘Summons. The state of West Virginia, to the sheriff of Tucker county, greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon The ~West Virginia Central and Pittsburg Railroad Company to appear…