Adamson v. Shaler’s Empirical Analysis

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1 federal appellate · 11 district ·

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1. ““If rule 30 be given tbe broad construction permitting a defendant in effect to file an original bill by way of counterclaim, we would bave a system wbereunder the defendant could answer fully all of complainant’s original causes of action, but complainant could in no event assert bis right to affirmative relief upon a defendant’s original cause of action set out by way of counterclaim. If tbe rules be considered in tbe light of tbe former practice which was foundationed upon tbe principle that complainant’s bill determines tbe scope of tbe exercise of jurisdiction, there appears to be no reason for giving to rule 30 any larger office than that requisite to bring about tbe change so obviously indicated, i. e., that of incorporating in an answer: (1) Tbe matters formerly included in answers proper; (2) matters formerly tbe subject of auxiliary or cross remedies through cross bills.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Sydney v. Mugford Printing & Engraving Co.

2. ““The answer must state in short and simple form any counterclaim arising out of the transaction which is the subject-matter of the suit, and may, without cross-bill, set out any set-off or counterclaim against the plaintiff which might; be the subject of an independent suit in equity against him, and such set-off or counterclaim, so set up, shall have the same effect as a cross-suit, so as to enable the court to pronounce a final judgment in the same suit both on the original and cross-claims.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Electric Boat Co. v. Lake Torpedo Boat Co.