Squier v. Houghton

The pleading is anything but “ a plain and concise statement of the material facts, without unnecessary repetition, on which the party pleading relies.” (Civ. Prac. Act, § 241.) It covers some seventy-eight typewritten pages, abounding in unnecessary repetitions, and includes many matters that on no conceivable theory cou'd be of assistance in stating a cause of action. It is the duty of, the court nevertheless to struggle with this unique document and determine its adequacy, indulging in all reasonable intendments in its support.

The complaint alleges in substance that the plaintiff became…