Continental Supply Co. v. Whan

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Bxjrch, J.;

The action was one to recover oh a personal judgment, rendered by a court of competent jurisdiction of the state of West Virginia, against Winfield S. Whan and Frank A. Whan. Frank A. Whan defended, on the ground the judgment against him was void for want of jurisdiction. The verdict and judgment were in his favor, and the plaintiff appeals.

The decision depends on the conclusiveness of the sheriff’s return of service on Frank A. Whan, who will be spoken of as the defendant. The return showed valid service under the laws of West Virginia, by…