Schockman v. Williams

Citations

• 76 Kan. 299
• 91 P. 64
• 1907 Kan. LEXIS 253

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>1. Court op Coffeyville — Procedure—Presence of Judge on Ansiver Day. The statute creating the court of Coffeyville does not contemplate action by the court in a civil case on the day fixed by the summons for answer. The judge need not be present in court on that day, and no adjournment need be taken on that day, to preserve jurisdiction.</p> <p>2. - Answer — Appearance by Defendant. Personal appearance by the defendant at the place of holding court on answer day is not a legal step in a civil action in the court of Coffeyville. To protect his rights he should file some written pleading recognized by the code of civil procedure.</p> <p>3. - Judgment by Default. The court' of Coffeyville may render j'udgment by default whenever it desires to do so after the time allotted to the defendant in which to plead has expired.</p>