Partners v. . Naylor

The Court must be satisfied of the probable truth of the plea before they will permit it to be made. Buller 309; 2 Mo., 307; Yelv., 181; Cro. Eliz., 49. And Mr. Spillar not being able to satisfy the Court on these heads, he was not permitted to enter his plea. See 2 Wils., 137, 138, where it is decided that the Court cannot reject a plea puis darrein continuance, if verified by affidavit; also, 1 Str., 492; 3 (181) Term, 554.