Ryan v. Martin

Citations

• 29 Tex. 412

Syllabus

<p>The sheriff’s return of service must show in what manner the process was served; in other words, that copies were delivered to the defendant in person. (Paschal’s Dig., Arts. 1433, 5121, Notes 545, 1122.)</p> <p>If the record merely shows that the defendant was served with process, without stating how, and judgment be rendered by default, the judgment will .be reversed.</p>