Flather v. Schuerger

MILLER, Associate Justice.

The parties were formerly husband and wife. Appellee (plaintiff below) sued appellant on an alleged indenture under seal, claiming a balance due thereunder amounting to $2380.00. Appellee, at the time of bringing her action, filed an affidavit of merit, pursuant to the provisions of the 73rd Law Rule of the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia which rule, so far as applicable, is set out in the margin.1 Appellant filed an affidavit of defense and thereafter, with leave of the court, filed an amended affidavit of defense, which is set out…