Supreme Court of the United States January 24, 1876, 730 (Otis v. Cullum, Receiver)

Mr. Justice Swayne

delivered the opinion of the court.

This case presents but a single point for consideration. In the court below, the defendant demurred to the plaintiffs’ petition. The court sustained the demurrer. The plaintiffs elected to stand by it. The court thereupon gave judgment for the defendant.