Little Rock Chamber of Commerce v. Reliable Furniture Co.
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Appeal from Pulaski Chancery Court; John E. Martineau, Chancellor; 1. Defendant was properly served with summons, so it had notice of the pendency of the suit before the decree was taken. The evidence shows that it was served on an officer of the appellee.
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Appeal from Pulaski Chancery Court; John E. Martineau, Chancellor; 1. Defendant was properly served with summons, so it had notice of the pendency of the suit before the decree was taken. The evidence shows that it was served on an officer of the appellee. The return of the sheriff shows this and his return is at least prima, fade conclusive. 102 Ark. 255. 2. Appellee showed no valid defense to the suit, the original action. 201 S. W. 122; 116 Ark. 545-561. 1. Appellee was not duly served with summons and had no notice before decree. Kirby’s Digest, § 4431, sub-div. 7; 63 Ark. 323. 2. The…
1Opinion of the CourtHumphreys, J.
On the 27th day of February, 1917, appellant instituted suit against appellee, successor to the Adair Furniture Company,in the Pulaski Chancery Court, to enforce the specific performance of a subscription contract of the Adair Furniture Company, of date February 29,1912, to purchase from appellant $250 worth of real estate. It was alleged,, in substance, that, in order to raise a fund for development purposes, the Adair Furniture Company entered into a contract with appellant to purchase $250 worth of property at its probable value on the 1st day of January, 1917, to be fixed by an…
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