Legal Opinion

Cain, Wolcott Rankin v. Firemen's Fund Ins. Co.

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided March 24, 1932No. 8 Div. 347PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.

This is an action of assumpsit brought by appellee against the appellant, a corporation. The defendant failing to appear, judgment by default was rendered against it from which it prosecutes this appeal.

The return of the sheriff on . the summons and complaint is as follows: “I have executed the within by leaving a copy of the same with Marvin Rankin of firm of. Cain, Wolcott & Rankin, this 27 day of April, 1931. A. W. Davis, Sheriff, E. R. Britnell, Deputy Sheriff.”

The recital of the judgment entry as to service is: “Came the plaintiff by attorney into open court, and the defendant being,…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Dunklin v. WilsonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1879
  2. Roman v. MorganSupreme Court of Alabama · 1909
  3. H. H. Hitt Lumber Co. v. TurnerSupreme Court of Alabama · 1914
  4. Palatine Ins. Co. v. HillSupreme Court of Alabama · 1929
  5. Henderson v. MillsAlabama Court of Appeals · 1913

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Robins v. GarvineSupreme Court of Delaware · 1957
  2. New Home Sewing MacHine Co. v. Benson & Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1939

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