Bank of Beaverton v. Godwin

The defendants base their contention upon a rule of court which had theretofore been adopted by the Circuit Court of Washington County, and which, if valid, was in force and effect at the time the proceeding under review was had. That rule reads:

“Rule 4. Time for answer or reply or for filing demurrers or motions or amended pleadings shall not be extended for a longer period than ten days after expiration of the time fixed by statute, and the court will not recognize any stipulation of counsel extending such time beyond such limit unless the sanction of the court is obtained prior to the…