Lentz v. Evens & Howard Fire Brick Co.

This is an action for damages growing out of an alleged breach of contract for the purchase and sale of a car of fire clay. The suit was brought in the circuit court of Phelps county in which county plaintiff resides. Service was had on defendant in the city of St. Louis where its principal and only -office or place of business was located.

The petition is in conventional form for breach of contract. Defendant filed a plea to the jurisdiction of the circuit court of Phelps county, appearing specially for that sole purpose. It is alleged in defendant’s plea that defendant is a Missouri…