MR. JUSTICE BREWER, after stating the case, delivered the opinion of the court.
The contention of plaintiff is that the return on the subpoena is wholly worthless, and shows no service; and that the decree and decretal sale, based on such a return alone, are null and void. The following are the two rules in equity which regulate the manner of service:
"Rule XIII.
"The service of all subpoenas shall be by a delivery of a copy thereof by the officer...
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