Rutledge v. Swindle
Court of Appeals of Tennessee
1Opinion of the CourtHickerson, J.
J. W. Rutledge brought this suit ag'ainst Byron Swindle and Tim Searcy to recover damages which he alleged he suffered involving the sale of a restaurant. An analysis of the pleadings is not necessary. The suit was begun in the General Sessions Court. Personal service of process was had upon defendants.
The warrant, or declaration, was issued May 20, 1957. Personal service of process was had on defendants on May 29, 1957. The case was set for hearing on June 6, 1957.
The warrant contained this entry: “Judgment for the -against the defendants by default for $700.00 and cost of suit for which…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Uselton v. PriceCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1956
3Cited by2 opinions
- Rutledge v. SwindleCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1960
- Spencer v. Dixie Finance Co.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1959