Mathews v. Cleveland

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• finding that affidavit of garnishment filed by deceased plaintiff was not an action, but a nullity, and because no action was commenced, substitution was improper
• finding that affidavit of garnishment filed by deceased plaintiff was not an action, but a nullity, and because no action was commenced, substitution was improper
• complaint declared a nullity where plaintiff died prior to its filing
• interpreting a statute similar to Rule 17(a) in like manner

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