52 So. 463 | Ala. | 1910
The bill is exhibited against W. D. Washington, Janie S. Washing-ton, and the Ensley Land Company, all of whom are made respondents. W. D. and Janie S. Washington filed a joint demurrer. The cause was submitted for decree on this demurrer only as to the respondent W. D. Washington, and a decree overruling the same Avas rendered. From this decree the present appeal is prosecuted under the statute. — Code 1907, § 2838.
The appeal is taken jointly in the names of W. D. Washington and Janie S. Washington, and only in their names. Motion is noAv made to dismiss the appeal, because not taken in behalf of the respondents to
In the present case the cause was submitted to the chancellor for decree solely upon the demurrer of the respondent W. D. Washington to the bill. No submission was had or decree rendered on the demurrer of the other respondents. As a matter of fact, the respondent F/iislev Company did not demur to the bill. It is difficult to see how the decree on the demurrer of W. D. Washington to the bill could affect the other respondents. It is still open for the respondent Janie S. Washington to invoke a ruling upon her demurrer to the bill.. It is true she has joined in the appeal. This, however, was an irregularity; but the appellee’s motion does not go to this defect or irregularity in the appeal. The motion to dismiss the appeal must be overruled.
The assignments of error are jointly and severally made by W. D. and Janie S., but only the assignments, by the former will be considered, since the latter is not
Tbe complainants’ asserted lien on tbe building and lot, so far as the respondent W. D. Washington is con•cerned, was conclusively established against him by tbe ■judgment of tbe circuit court, in which proceeding he was made a party. If tbe facts charged in tbe bill are ■true, and they are to be taken as confessed on demurrer,
The bill is sufficient in averments of fraud, and on the facts stated the complainants are without a complete and adequate remedy at law. The bill, we think, contains equity, and is not open to the objection of multifariousness. Nor do we think it subject to any of the stated grounds of demurrer.
The decree of the chancellor overruling the demurrer will be affirmed.
Affirmed.