Ball Bros. v. Holland

On March 23rd, 1916, Holland, by counsel, filed a praecipe for summons against Wesley Ball and George Ball, Jr., individually and as partners as Ball Brothers, and against W. O. Butler, Jr., returnable to the rule day of April. Service was made March 24th on Wesley Ball and George Ball, Jr. On April 3rd an appearance was entered for Ball Brothers. On August 5th a declaration containing common counts in assumpsit was filed wherein Wesley Ball and George Ball, Jr., individually and as partners were made defendants. On September 4th a default judgment for failure to plead was entered by the…