Kirkpatrick v. Corning’s Empirical Analysis

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3 state decisions

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1. “To decide this point it is necessary to consider whether the alleged objectionable parts of the bill have a tendency, or would be admissible in evidence to show the truth of any allegation in the bill that is material with reference to the relief sought. If so, they should stand; if not, they may be stricken out. Christie v. Christie, L.R. ( 8 Ch. App. ), 499, 503; Storey Eq. Pl., § 266.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Hague v. Warren