35 Ala. 282 | Ala. | 1859
In this case, the complainant waived a sworn answer, and the defendant put in his answer without affidavit of its truth. In such case, the answer cannot be regarded as evidence, on a motion to dissolve the injunction. — Griffin v. State Bank, 17 Ala. 258. This case, then, must be considered and disposed of on the equities as disclosed by the averments of the bill, without regarding the answer save in the light of pleading.
The decree of the chancellor is reversed as to the slave Joe, and as to him, the injunction is reinstated. Let the costs of this appeal be paid equally by the appellee and by the appellant’s next friend.
In other respects the decree of the chancellor is affirmed.