The defendant appeals, relying on Pass v. Elias, 192 N. C., 497; 135 S. E., 291. But the defect in the service of summons was cured by a general appearance. Motor Co. v. Reaves, 184 N. C., 260, 114 S. E., 175; Wooten v. Cunningham, 171 N. C., 123, 88 S. E., 1; Currie v. Mining Co., 157 N. C., 209, 72 S. E., 980; Scott v. Life Asso., 137 N. C., 515, 50 S. E., 221.

Affirmed.