Bissonnette v. Alpine, Inc.

The issue to be determined is whether there was proper service on the defendant of the writs in these actions. R. L., c. 387, s. 13, provides that “service of writs against. . . corporations may be made upon the clerk, treasurer, cashier, or one of the directors, trustees or managers, if any in the state. ...” The sheriff’s return here recites that these writs were served on A. Metivier, president. This return does not show a compliance with the requirements of the above statute and unless it can be supplemented or modified the service would be defective. Where a statute points out a…