Hitchcock v. Post

The motion is denied, with costs. The proceedings on the part of the plaintiff were in conformity to the eighth rule of April term, 1796, which authorizes a plaintiff, at any time within twenty days after service of a plea, if it be the general issue, to amend his declaration. This is an amendment of course, and distinguishable from amendments by special order of the court; the practice in relation to which is governed by rules not applicable to this case.