Pickett v. Lyle

19 F. Cas. 587 | U.S. Circuit Court for the District of District of Columbia | 1802

Pleading at Law — Plea bt Bail — New Plea.

After plea by appearance-bail the defendant may give special hail and plead a new plea.

[Action by Pickett’s executors against Lyle.] The appearance-bail had appeared and pleaded for the principal.

Mr. Swann, for defendant,

now offered special bail, and moved for leave for the defendant to appear and plead the general issue, and withdraw the plea filed by the appearance-bail. Granted.