Hoyt v. Sheldon

Section m of the Code has provided a uniform mode of bringing before the court matters of defence which existed when the answer was put in, but of which the defendant was then ignorant, as well as matters of defence which have arisen after issue joined. That is to be done by supplemental answer.

As section 469 of the Code continues in force, all the pre-existing rules and practice of the courts, not inconsistent with the Code itself, the settled rules and practice of the courts of law and of Chancery, must be consulted, in determining whether the application is, in substance, one of strict…