Scull v. Briddle

WASHINGTON, Circuit Justice. It was competent for the defendant to have pleaded in abatement, that he was sued by the name of Edward Biddle, whereas his name was Edward Briddle. But instead of this, he [894] gives bail by bis right name, and pleads in • bar of the action. The variance is mere form, and the act of congress, in such a case, permits the court to amend at any time. Let the proceedings be amended, conformably to the recognisance of bail. Motion overruled.