Bastian-Blessing Co. v. Gewin

Appellee by his bill sought re-

lief against a decree pro confesso by-which he had been held liable in part for the debts of an insolvent corporation. He averred that there had been no service of process upon him, that he had no knowledge or notice of the proceeding until final decree had been rendered and execution issued, and that he had a good and meritorious defense, the details of which need not be stated at this time, since the controversy in this court turns upon the question of service vel non.

The sheriff’s return, made by a deputy, showed service of process. The deputy testified to…