Rhea v. Hackney, (1934)
Court: Supreme Court of Florida
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Visitors: 9
Judges: DAVIS, C. J. —
Attorneys: E. H. Wilkerson and E. H. Martin, for Plaintiff in Error;
F. R. Hocker, for Defendant in Error.
Filed: Oct. 22, 1934
Latest Update: Mar. 02, 2020
Summary: The principal question presented in this case is the authority of a court of law, independent of court rule or statute, and in the exercise of its inherent judicial power, to strike as sham pleas interposed by a defendant which are shown to be false and filed merely for delay, though apparently good on their face and verified in legal form, and thereupon to give plaintiff a final judgment against the defendant as upon default for want of any defense whatsoever. The court below ruled in the affir
Summary: The principal question presented in this case is the authority of a court of law, independent of court rule or statute, and in the exercise of its inherent judicial power, to strike as sham pleas interposed by a defendant which are shown to be false and filed merely for delay, though apparently good on their face and verified in legal form, and thereupon to give plaintiff a final judgment against the defendant as upon default for want of any defense whatsoever. The court below ruled in the affirm..
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It being shown that the pleas were sham pleas and knowingly made by defendant for delay thus suing the court as a means or instrument to accomplish a fraudulent design no notice was required on the motion to strike the pleas. Upon an examination of the entire record it does not appear that the order has resulted in a miscarriage of justice. Sec. 4499 C. G. L.
The judgment should be affirmed.
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