United States v. McLaughlin

Sawyer, C. J.,

(orally.) n the numerous exceptions filed by complainant to the answer in this case two grounds are specified, — insufficiency and impertinence.

Two classes of insufficiency are recognized in equity practico. The first is where the whole answer is alleged to be insufficient to constitute a defense. In such a case the complainant usually has the case set down for argument upon the bill and answer, and the question is disposed of in that method. In other cases, exceptions for insufficiency are taken as to some particular portion or portions of the answer, upon the ground that…