Emens v. Stephens

THOMAS, Justice.

This appeal is from a decree overruling demurrers to a cross-bill.

The rules that have long prevailed as to the purpose and effect of a cross-bill are in substance as follows:(1) It is defensive matter to the original bill in whole or in part — or to modify the .relief the complainant obtains. Maryland Casualty Co. v. Holmes et al., 230 Ala. 332, 160 So. 768; Denicke et al. v. Davitt, 223 Ala. 69, 134 So. 794; Behan et al. v. Friedman et al., 216 Ala. 478, 113 So. 538; Whitfield v. Riddle, 78 Ala. 99; Davis v. Cook, 65 Ala. 617; Nelson and Hatch v. Dunn et al., 15 Ala. 501…