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Ferguson v. Carter
40 Ala. 607
Ala.
1867
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BYRD, J.

1. The demurrer to the original complaint was properly sustained. — Russell v. Desplous, 25 Ala. 514; S. C., 29 Ala. 308.

2. Under the liberal system of pleading authorized by the Code, we hold that the amended complaint is sufficient. The premises are described with legal certainty; the possession of complainants is alleged with sufficient accuracy; and the forcible entry and detainer by the defendant, though alleged in general terms, is allowable under the provisions of the Code; and the court, therefore, should not have sustained the demurrer thereto.

3. Without deciding whether the statute of limitations is applicable to this case, we are satisfied that it is a matter of defense, of which the defendant in the court below can only avail himself by plea.

Reversed and remanded.

Case Details

Case Name: Ferguson v. Carter
Court Name: Supreme Court of Alabama
Date Published: Jan 15, 1867
Citation: 40 Ala. 607
Court Abbreviation: Ala.
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