Hurt v. Southern Railroad

Habéis, J.,

delivered tbe opinion of tbe court.

Tbe original pleadings in tbis case are exceedingly objectionable. Instead of a “ declaration” concise in language and substantial in matter, stating tbe facts constituting each cause of action, in distinct counts, without formality, the plaintiff files, what be aptly denominates in tbe record, “ a bill of complaint,” of bis supposed several grievances, without regard to tbe object and end of pleading. On tbis confused and irregular statement, tbe defendant could not properly take issue. It is remarkable that tbe defendant’s demurrer to this…