Clifton v. Fiveash

C. D. Fiveash brought suit, in the city court of Tattnall county, against Peter Clifton, to recover a sum. alleged to be due on a note, a copy of which was attached to the petition. At the appearance term, an order was granted by the judge allowing the defendant thirty days in which to file his answer. Within the time limited the answer was filed. At the trial term the plaintiff demurred to the plea, on several grounds, among which was that the plea was not filed at the appearance term. The demurrer was overruled, and the case proceeded to trial, resulting in a verdict for the defendant. The…