Supreme Court of North Carolina October 3, 1923 (Edwards v. . Butler)

Hoice, J.

It appears by tbe findings of fact of bis Honor, and supported by affidavits presented at tbe bearing, that summons was served on defendant on 27 October, 1922, returnable 13 November, 1922. That immediately defendant employed a reputable and diligent attorney regularly practicing in tbe court to look after tbe matter for defendant, and said attorney undertook to do so.