Illinois Supreme Court September 15, 1871 (Bœhm v. Bœhm)

Per Curiam :

The only question presented by this record is, as to the construction of the 2d section of the act of 1869, amending the practice act. That section reads as follows :

“In all actions brought against several defendants, when the plaintiff shall fail to establish his case against any one or more defendants, who shall put their joint liability in issue by proper pleading as now