Case Name: HOYT v. SHELP
Court: New York City Court
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1887-11
Citations: 20 Abb.N. Cas. 10
Docket Number: 
Parties: HOYT v. SHELP.
Judges: 
Reporter: Abbott's New Cases
Volume: 20
Pages: 10–10

Head Matter:
HOYT v. SHELP.
N. Y. City Court, Special Term;
November, 1887.
The rule allowing a party to serve an answer in lieu of a demurrer as an amended pleading,—reiterated.
Motion, for judgment on demurrer as frivolous.
S. A.c&jD.T. Noyes, for the plaintiff, and the motion cited Smith v. Laird, 44 Nun, 580.
Paddock & Camion, for the defendant, opposed.

Opinion:
Browne, J.
This court has held that a party may amend his pleadings after service of a demurrer. Having done this within the time provided by law, the defendant's practice is regular. The demurrer is superseded by the service of the answer.
Motion denied; no costs.