Case Name: Pierre Francois Lakens et al. v. Joshua Fielden et al.
Court: New York Court of Chancery
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1845-05-26
Citations: 5 Sarat. Ch. Sent. 10
Docket Number: 
Parties: Pierre Francois Lakens et al. v. Joshua Fielden et al.
Judges: 
Reporter: Saratoga Chancery Sentinel
Volume: 5
Pages: 10–10

Head Matter:
Pierre Francois Lakens et al. v. Joshua Fielden et al.
J. Rhoades, for appellant;
W. W. Van.Wagenen, for respondents.
fcracomrniisfon rteSwrer'can-’ sot bo received.

Opinion:
Decided 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.
Order appealed from reversed, and motion denied. Costs to abide the event of the suit.