— It docs not appear that Stapleford had notice of the suit by process or otherwise. It was therefore erroneous to take the bill as confessed against him. Reed v. Glover, 6 Blackf. 345; Shipley v. Mitchell, 7 Blackf. 472.

On overruling a demurrer to the bill, if requested, the court should give the defendants a reasonable time to answer. Lafavor v. Justice, 5 Blackf. 366.

Decree reversed.