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· 7/1/1857

Dorente v. Sullivan

Citations

  • 7 Cal. 279

Syllabus

<p>A judgment by default, where summons has been served on defendant, cannot be attacked collaterally for a mere irregularity of service, or for a defective return.</p> <p>The defendant should assert his rights by appeal from the judgment.</p>

Judges: Murray

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