Connecticut Fire Insurance v. Hardin

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

JUDGE HURT-

Affirming.

This suit was filed on the 10th day of April, 1914, and summons was served on the Insurance Commissioner on the 4th day of May, 1914. No steps looking to a trial were had at the June term of the circuit court, but on *378November 12, 1914, the appellant filed its answer. The ease was set for trial for the 27th day, of November. When it was called for trial, the appellee announced ready for trial, but the appellant announced that it was not ready and moved the court to continue the case on account of the absence and illness of one of its witnesses, Harry…