Adler v. Crook

This is an appeal from a pro forma judgment of the Superior Court of Baltimore City. The only question presented ’ to us on the appeal is, the proper construction of section 170, of the Act of 1886, chap. 184, relating to the practice in Baltimore City.

Crook, Horner & Co. brought an action of assumpsit against Adler upon a promissory note, and made the affidavit required by section 171 of the Act of 1886, chap. 184.

Adler, the defendant, pleaded that he never promised as alleged, and that he never was indebted as alleged, and to these two pleas he made the affidavit that they were true to the…