HERBERT R. O'CONOR, GOVERNOR. 1667

from technicalities, getting forth briefly the particulars of
plaintiff's claim, and accompanied by any bond, bill of ex-
change, promissory note or other instrument, writing or
account, upon which such action is brought. The plaintiff of
his agent or attorney shall affix his signature to the statement
of claim, and, if required by law or rule, shall verify such
statement by oath or affirmation. When and as authorized by
rule, a clerk of said Court shall, without charge therefor,
assist in the preparation of the statement of claim and other
papers required to be filed in an action in said Court, and
administer requisite oaths or affirmations.

716D. Summons, which shall include as a part thereof a copy
of the statement of claim shall be served upon the defendant
named therein, either by Constable or, in suits for money
judgments, when and as authorized by rule as hereinafter pro-
vided, by registered mail with return receipt. Where service is
by registered mail, the clerk shall enclose the summons and a
copy of the statement of claim in an envelope addressed to the
defendant, prepay the postage and mail the same forthwith,
noting on the records the day and hour of mailing. Such re-
ceipt when returned shall be attached by the clerk to the orig-
inal statement of claim arid shall constitute prima facie evi-
dence of service upon the defendant. If such receipt is not
returned within such time as shall be prescribed by rule, per-
sonal service upon such defendant shall be made by Constable.
Any such mail summons shall constitute effective service even
though not delivered if (1) such non-delivery is caused by the
addressee's or addressee's agent refusal to accept delivery and
(2) the Clerk mails such summons to the addressee by ordinary
mail at least three days before the date fixed for the trial.
Notations by an authorized postal employee to the effect that
the addressee or his agent has refused delivery shall be prima
facie evidence thereof.

716E. At any time after filing of the statement of claim,
the Judges of said Court shall have authority with the consent
of all parties to settle cases, irrespective of the amount in-
volved, by the methods of arbitration and conciliation.

Upon effecting such settlement by consent, such Judge shall
have power to enter a judgment in accordance with the terms
agreed upon.

716F. All trials of cases before any of said Judges shall be
conducted in such manner as to do substantial justice between
the parties, according to the rules of substantive law the equity
and the right of the matter, and without regard to the technical
rules of practice, procedure, pleading or evidence except such