Kikas v. County Commissioners

This case originated on the equity side of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County by the filing of a bill of complaint by the appellants against the appellees. The case comes to us in a somewhat confused state, owing to the unusual method of procedure adopted by the appellees. They filed a demurrer to the bill, which 'was overruled. They failed to file an answer, and a decree pro confesso was taken against them. Thereupon, the case was set down for hearing. At the hearing, the appellees were present through their counsel, but did not ask leave to file an answer, nor did they make any attempt…