Russ v. Gilbert
Supreme Court of Florida
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Jackson county. The facts of the case are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the Court
The Chief-Justice
delivered the opinion of the court.
This was an action of ejectment commenced by appellees against appellant in Jackson county. The declaration was filed and process issued in May, returnable at rule day in June, 1881. Summons was served May 14th, and on the rule day defendant entered his appearance by attorney. On rule day in July, no plea or demurrer having-been filed by defendant, his default was duly entered. At the Fall Term, "November 16th, 1881, a motion was made to open the default upon affidavits of the agent of the defendant and of his attorney, which motion was…
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