Supreme Court of the United States April 8, 1895, 818 (Davis & Rankin Building & Manufacturing Co. v. Barber)

The Chief Justice:

This was an action brought against certain subscribers to a contract to recover damages for its breach. Defendants demurred upon the grounds that the. court had no jurisdiction over the subject-matter of-the action, and that the complaint did not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action against them. The demurrers were sustained and judgment rendered .