Lallemand v. Fere

Bookstaver, J. —

Motion for leave to serve an amended answer setting up the defense of payment.

This action was commenced in the Eighth District Court, February 6th, 1886. Issues were joined in that court February 11th, 1886. The pleadings were oral; the complaint being for work, labor, and services, and the answer a gene- ■ ral denial.

*44At the time of joining issue, defendants gave a bond to remove the action to this court; and, the sureties having justified, the action was removed to this court February 17th, 1886. Defendants noticed the action for trial March 23d, 1886; but the order requiring…