New York Supreme Court, 1906

Prosser v. Maxon

Prosser v. Maxon
New York Supreme Court · Decided November 15, 1906 · Giegerich
52 Misc. 18; 100 N.Y.S. 815

Counsel

King & Booth (William C. Booth and Frederick P. King, of counsel), for plaintiffs and demurrants.

Prosser v. Maxon

Opinion of the Court

Giegerich, J.

The matters contained in paragraphs 1 and 2 of the separate defense set up in the answer have no relation to the causes of action alleged in the complaint, and, therefore, are not available as a defense. They might constitute a valid counterclaim if so pleaded; but they have not' been pleaded as a counterclaim, nor even as a set-off. On the contrary, they are alleged as a defense simply, and the only relief demanded is that the complaint be dismissed. Demurrer sustained, with costs to the plaintiffs, and with leave to the defendant to amend within twenty days on payment of such costs.

Demurrer sustained, with costs to the plaintiffs, with leave to defendant to amend within twenty days on payment of costs.

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