Jernigan v. Pfeifer Brothers

On May 28, 1923, Pfeifer Brothers instituted an action in the circuit court of 'Sharp County, alleging that the defendant Jernigan was indebted to the plaintiff in the sum of $323.82 on open account for merchandise, for which plaintiff asked judgment. Summons was issued on the 28th day of May, 1923, and served on the defendant on that day. The defendant filed his answer on January 7, 1924, denying all the material allegations of the complaint. On January 8, 1924, on motion of the defendant, the court entered an order dismissing the cause for want of prosecution. On July 14, 1924, the court…