Reed v. Moffatt

The decree in this cause does not appear to be questioned on the merits. The principal objection made by appellant is, that he was improperly defaulted, as he had not been served with process. The process of summons was served by an elisor, appointed by the clerk of the circuit court, in whose office the bill was filed, in pursuance of section 18 of the act respecting sheriffs and coroners (R. S. 514), the fact being that the office of sheriff was vacant, and its duties discharged by the coroner, who was a party defendant to the bill. A case had occurred justifying the appointment of an…