Supreme Court of North Carolina September 5, 1897 (Cowles v. . Cowles)

The court found the following facts: The summons was duly served on Calvin J. Cowles, returnable to January Term, 1897. Plaintiff filed verified complaint within first three days of term. No answer was filed. *Page 219 Defendant Calvin J. Cowles, a resident of Wilkesboro, was prevented by illness from attending at said term, but was represented by counsel, who was present.