Lawrence v. McVeagh

In this case, appellees’ complaint contained two paragraphs. The first paragraph counts upon a promissory note, executed by appellants to appellees, and the second paragraph declares upon an open account for goods and merchandise sold and delivered to appellants by the appellees. The action was commenced on the 30th day of April, 1885. Afterwards, appellants entered a special appearance and answered in a single affirmative plea to the jurisdiction of the court over appellees’ cause of action and over the persons of appellants, in abatement of this suit. Appellees’ demurrer to *211this plea, for…