Karns v. Von Wald

The county court was without jurisdiction over the person of Mr. Karns, and, accordingly, the order must be reversed.

Mr. Karns was served with an order to show cause, and upon the hearing he appeared specially, contending that there was no jurisdiction over his person. The trial court should have sustained the special appearance on such ground.

Under sec. 253.10 (2) (a), Stats., the issuance of a formal certificate of title was not “necessary for the complete administration of the estate,” and, therefore, the court acquired no jurisdiction over the appellant’s person by the service of the…