Hughes-Speith Pipe Line Co. v. McWilliams Hardware & Furniture Co.

On December 20, 1924, appellee brought suit in the second division of the Circuit Court of Union County against J. J. Page, upon a note for $487.50, with interest at 10 per cent, per annum until paid, for which amount it prayed judgment.

Based upon the allegation in the complaint that appellant was indebted to J. J. Page in the sum of $500, it prayed for and obtained a writ of garnishment, which was duly issued and served upon appellant upon the same day the suit was brought.

On the 9th day of March, 1925, judgment by default was rendered against J. J. Page upon the note, and appellant was…