176 A.D. 865 | N.Y. App. Div. | 1917
The real function of an answer is to define the issues and show why plaintiff is not entitled to judgment. Its essential purpose is, therefore, to convey information. In a complaint
For these reasons the order appealed from should be affirmed, with ten dollars costs and disbursements, with leave to the defendant to serve an amended answer within twenty days upon payment of all costs to date.
' Clarke, P. J., Laugi-ilin, Dowling and Smith, JJ., concurred.
.. Order affirmed, with ten dollars costs and disbursements, with leave to defendant to amend on payment of costs.