Harrington v. Gaye

The original writ in this cause, returnable before the Bennington County Court, was dated Sunday, February 24, 1963 and served March 1, 1963. The defendants moved to dismiss the action on the ground that the writ issued on Sunday was void, and that the court was without jurisdiction to hear the cause. The court denied the defendant’s motion. This was followed by a jury trial resulting in a verdict for the plaintiffs. Judgment was entered on the verdict. The defendants have appealed from the denial of their motion to dismiss.

The sole question presented for review is the legal effect of the…