Newton v. . Chason

This appeal poses the single determinative question: Does the complaint state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action? If the answer be in the negative the ruling and judgment of the trial judge was correct; while if the answer be in the affirmative the ruling and judgment of the trial judge was erroneous. We are constrained to hold that the answer is in the negative.

A demurrer admits only relevant facts well pleaded and relevant inferences of fact readily dedueible therefrom, but does not admit the conclusions of law or inferences of law contained in the complaint. Whitehead v.…