Wolf v. Cohen

The defendant has brought error to review a circuit court judgment in an action of summary proceedings for the restitution of certain premises.

The only question involved is the jurisdiction of the court. There was no personal service of the summons issued by the circuit court commissioner. Where personal service is not obtained, Act No. 257, Pub. Acts 1925 (3 Comp. Laws 1929, § 14978), provides for the publication of an order for appearance and the mailing of a copy thereof by registered mail to the defendant’s last known place of residence. It also provides for proof of mailing by affidavit…