Spelman v. Pirie

Mr. Presiding Justice

Tatlor delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action on the case brought by the plaintiff, Marguriet Spelman, in the circuit court, against the defendants, Pirie et al., partners, doing business as Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company, and one Cleveland.

The declaration contained three counts. The defendants filed a plea of the general issue, to which the plaintiff filed a similiter. The defendants, Carson et al., filed, also, a special plea, and so did the defendant, Cleveland. The plaintiff filed a general demurrer to each of the special pleas. They were overruled by…