Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
We agree with the Supreme Court that the mere slipping of the papers between the screen door and the doorjamb was not a proper "affixing" as required by the statute. "The affixing of a summons to the door is to be accomplished by use of a nail, tack, tape, rubber band or some other device which will ensure a genuine adherence" (PacAmor Bearings v Foley,
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