Hoffman v. Ross

Complainant’s bill was dismissed in the court below on hearing, upon what purports to be a demurrer, containing a general objection for want of equity, and a long supplement of impertinent matter, improper to be inserted in any pleading, or filed in any court.

The only question which is before us is, whether there is any matter in the bill upon which any equitable relief whatever could be justified. If there is, the demurrer cannot be sustained.

The bill sets up ownership in fee of an undivided half of certain real estate, shows from whom the title was derived, and asserts that defendant holds…