Christian v. Fidelity Casualty Co. of New York

MERRILL, Justice.

Appellees filed a bill in equity against five respondents, all of whom were personally served. Decrees pro confesso were duly taken against three of them upon their failure to make an appearance. The other two respondents, Lowry and Christian, filed demurrers within the time allowed, but made no further appearance.

The final decree recites in part that:

“This Cause coming on to be heard was submitted for final decree on bill of complaint and decree pro confesso on personal service against R. P. Sor- ■ rells individually and d/b/a Layton Bonding Company; Layton Bonding Company;…