Edwards v. . Butler

It appears by tbe findings of fact of bis Honor, and supported by affidavits presented at tbe bearing, that summons was served on defendant on 27 October, 1922, returnable 13 November, 1922. That immediately defendant employed a reputable and diligent attorney regularly practicing in tbe court to look after tbe matter for defendant, and said attorney undertook to do so. That on conference with tbe attorneys of plaintiff, they promised bim that they would serve bim with copy of complaint when same was filed, and defendant’s attorney thereupon assured bim that be need give himself no concern…