Roehl v. the Texas Co.

HAINES, J., pro tem.

The complaint of plaintiff and respondent John F. M. Roehl in the above cause having on July 26, 1928, been filed in the superior court, summons issued thereon and service was one day later attempted on defendant and appellant The Texas Company by delivery in San Diego County of a copy of the same annexed to a copy of the complaint to one C. L. Lorden, stated in the sheriff’s return to be its “district managing agent.” Defendant (now appellant) not having appeared or answered, its default was entered on August 9, 1928, and judgment against it followed on August 11, 1928.

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