Case Name: Elston and Others v. Drake.-In error
Court: Supreme Court of Indiana
Jurisdiction: Indiana
Decision Date: 1841-05-27
Citations: 5 Blackf. 540
Docket Number: 
Parties: Elston and Others v. Drake.—In error.
Judges: 
Reporter: Blackford
Volume: 5
Pages: 540–540

Head Matter:
Elston and Others v. Drake.—In error.
Thursday, May 27.

Opinion:
AFTER the dismissal 'of a suit in chancery, the 'Court gave the complainant leave to amend the bill, and the cause was continued. Held, that the proceeding subsequent to the dismissal of the suit was a nullity.
If a defendant in chancery, after the' execution of process, do not demur; plead, or answer in time, the bill may be taken as confessed against him.