Evans v. Pettyjohn

Citations

• 26 Va. 604
• 26 Gratt. 604

Syllabus

<p>IB, as assignee of L, brought debt upon two notes against E. At the September term 1873 of the court E appeared and filed pleas of payment and nil debit, and three special pleas; on which issues were made up. The case was continued until the next March term of the court; when the defendant tendered another special plea, stating an agreement with L before the assignment, which, if true, constituted a good defence to the action. But the court being satisfied that it was merely intended for delay, rejected it. And the appellate court, concurring with the court below, affirmed the judgment.</p>