Moody v. Moody

The overruling of the demurrer to the cross-bill presents the questions whether the same as amended introduces new, distinct, independent matter, not germane to the original bill; and whether the fraud charged as to the conveyance from J. E. Moody to J. G. Moody is sufficiently stated, and in which it is alleged both grantor and grantee participated.

It is declared of the cross-bill that,' if it is merely defensive, the dismissal of the original bill dismisses the cross-bill; that, if the pleading sets up new facts relating to the same subject-matter, and prays for affirmative relief in…