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5 Sarat. Ch. Sent. 10

Lakens v. Fielden

New York Court of Chancery

Decided May 26, 1845

New York Court of Chancery · decided 1845-05-26

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Decided 1845-05-26

¶1Decided in this ease, that under an order for a common dedimus, to take the answer of the defendant, it is jrregUiar for the commissioners to return a demurrer instead of an answer. But that the defendant may move the court for a commission to take his plea, aftswer or demurrer, and .file ‘ court will grant it, with the restriction not to demur alone; and then the commissioners may receive a plea, or an answer and demurrer, because they have special authority to do so.

¶2Order appealed from reversed, and motion denied. Costs to abide the event of the suit.

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