Puente v. Spanish Nat. State

CLARK, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff has sued the “Spanish National State, as a Juristic Person,” for professional services rendered and makes affidavit that he caused service of the summons and a copy of the complaint to be made “on Miguel Espinoso, who, your deponent states upon information and belief, is the managing agent of said defendant.” No appearance was entered for defendant, but the clerk of the district court received an “alleged letter” (as the plaintiff puts it) “respectfully submitted” over the signature of the Ambassador to the Spanish Government in the United States, wherein the…