Fergerson v. Rawlings

This suit was commenced by attachment regularly issued and levied on a lot in Mound City.

On the return of the writ, and after filing the declaration, the default of the defendant was entered, and a writ of inquiry awarded to assess the damages, in vacation. At the next term the jury having assessed the damages and returned the verdict into court, the defendant entered his motion to dismiss the suit, which was denied. He then entered his motion to set aside the default, which was allowed, and he then filed a plea in abatement of the affidavit, and also a general demurrer to the declaration. On…