Computing Scale Co. v. Moore

Citations

• 139 F. 197
• 1905 U.S. App. LEXIS 4680

Syllabus

<p>1. Pleading — Verification oe Pleas in Equity.</p> <p>Under equity rule 31, a joint plea should ordinarily be verified by all of the defendants in whose behalf it is filed.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see vol. 19, Cent. Dig. Equity, §§ 621, 623.]</p> <p>2. Same — Waivek.</p> <p>Setting a plea down for argument is a waiver of objections for want of proper verification.</p> <p>. [Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see vol. 19, Cent. Dig. Equity, § 672.]</p> <p>3. Same.</p> <p>When a plea in equity is not properly verified, complainant should disregard the plea and take decree pro confesso.</p> <p>4. Same — Plea in Abatement.</p> <p>A plea in abatement must give opponent a “better writ.”</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For eases in point, see vol. 39, Cent Dig. Pleading, § 227.]</p> <p>5. Same.</p> <p>A plea in equity must not be uncertain or evasive. It must not tender an issue on an immaterial allegation in the bill.</p> <p>[Ed. Note. — For cases in point, see vol. 19, Cent Dig. Equity, §§ 400, 403.]</p> <p>(Syllabus by the Court)</p>