Barber v. Knowles

Citations

• 77 Ohio St. (N.S.) 81

Syllabus

<p>Privilege from summons — Extended to non-resident stiitor — Going to or returning from court — Reasonable deviation from direct route allowed.</p> <p>1. A suitor going to, attending or returning from court, for the purposes of a case to which he is a party, is privileged from service of summons while so going, attending or returning. Andrews v. Lembeck, 46 Ohio St., 38, approved and followed.</p> <p>2. The privilege extends to all suitors, whether they be residents or non-residents of this state.</p> <p>3. The privilege should be allowed with a reasonable latitude. A party going to or returning from court need not take the most direct route. Reasonable deviations or delays should be allowed, provided they do not arise in carrying out a purpose entirely distinct' from the purpose of going to, attending, or returning from court.</p>