Stein v. Lazarus

The action was in two counts,— (1) for general damages on account of an alleged libel, and (2) for damages on account of alleged fraud and deceit. The judge in one order overruled the general demurrer to the first count, and the special demurrer as to designated paragraphs thereof, but sustained the special demurrer as to other parts of that count. He sustained the general demurrer to the second count and dismissed it. The plaintiff sued out a bill of exceptions to the rulings adverse to himself, and several days later the defendants sued out and filed in the court below a bill of exceptions…