Gallager v. Serfling

PinítbTj J.

This action was commenced before a justice of the peace, and upon the return day of the summons the parties appeared, issue was joined, and by consent the case was adjourned for nine days. On the adjourned day the plaintiff appeared, but the defendant did not; and thereupon, ■“ by consent of the plaintiff, and in consequence of sickness ■of the court,” but without any'cause shown by oath or affidavit, the. case was adjourned one week. On the second adjourned day the plaintiff appeared, but the defendant did not, and the plaintiff proceeded with her case; and the court, after…