Pleadings

LXXXIXForm of Demurrer and Joinder in Demurrer.

The Form of a Demurrer, except in the Cases herein specifically provided for, shall be as follows, or to the like Effect:

The Defendant, by his Attorney [or, in Person, &c, or, " Plaintiff] says, that the Declaration [or Plea, &c] is bad in " Substance;

and in the Margin thereof some substantial Matter of Law intended to be argued shall be stated ; and if any Demurrer shall be delivered without, such Statement, or with a frivolous Statement, it may be set aside by the Court or a Judge, and Leave may be given to sign Judgment as for Want of a Plea; and the Form of a Joinder in Demurrer shall be as follows, or to the like Effect:

The Plaintiff [or, Defendant] says that the Declaration [or, " Plea, &c.,] is good in Substance.