In Re Petition of Dormitzer

The petitioner complains because he was not allowed to file an answer to the return of the sheriff. He filed a paper denominated a demurrer which in reality went to the merits of the issues joined by the return to the writ. It is optional with the trial court to permit a litigant to file an answer after having demurred to a pleading. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in dismissing the writ after deciding the issues raised by the demurrer.

The petitioner further contends that the favor granted Edmunson by the Governor was an unconditional pardon. This contention cannot be sustained.…