Becker v. Frederick W. Lipps Co.
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Appeal from the Circuit Court, of Baltimore City. (Stump, J.) The facts are stated in the opinion of the Court.
1Opinion of the CourtBriscoe, J.
The questions-for decision in this case are raised upon a demurrer to a bill in equity, which was sustained by the Circuit Court of Baltimore City.
The bill was accordingly dismissed, and leave of the plaintiff to amend was denied.
The principal defense made on the demurrer and relied upon in argument, is, that the Circuit Court of Baltimore City has no jurisdiction of the subject-matter of the suit, because the cause of action and relief demanded, are fully legal in their nature, and properly cognizable in a Court of Law.
The facts of the case, out of which the controversy arose, and upon which…
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