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HEASTON v. AUSTIN

No. 213.

47 Wis.2d 67 (1970)

176 N.W.2d 309

HEASTON, by Guardian ad litem, Appellant, v. AUSTIN, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

Decided May 1, 1970.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there was a brief by Marvin Resnick, attorney, and Donald J. Jacquart of counsel, both of Milwaukee, and oral argument by Mr. Jacquart.

For the respondent there was a brief and oral argument by Sidney Spector of Milwaukee.

WILKIE, J.

The sole issue before this court is whether by service of process utilized in this case the trial court obtained personal jurisdiction over defendant Cecil Austin.

The purpose of a summons is to give notice to the defendant that an action has been commenced against him.1 In order for a court to obtain jurisdiction over a person, a summons must be served in a manner prescribed...

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