Tootle, Hosea & Co. v. Jones

On the 3d day of December, 1883, plaintiff instituted a suit in the county court, claiming judgment for $65.70 and interest from March 1st, 1883. On the same day defendant appeared, waived issuance of summons, entered a general appearance, and obtained leave to answer in four days, and by agreement the trial was adjourned until January 7, 1884. The defendant failed to appear at the time fixed for trial, and judgment was rendered in favor of plaintiff. On the same day defendant' filed a motion to open and set -aside the judgment and confessed judgment for costs. The motion was sustained, the…