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Grumley v. Webb, 48 Mo. 562 (1871)

Citation
Grumley v. Webb, 48 Mo. 562 (1871)
Parent Document
Grumley v. Webb, 48 Mo. 562 (1871)
Jurisdiction
Missouri (state)
Effective Date
1871-10-15
Original Source
https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/8046745/grumley-v-webb/ ↗

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At first blush, the receipt seems to prove the defendant’s case, since the cause of action sued on accrued prior to the execution of the receipt. That view, however,. encounters objections. It is objected that, the receipt fails to meet the requirements of the .statute of frauds (Wagn. Stat 655, §2); and further, that a true construction of its terms excludes the cause of action now in suit. It is proposed.by construction to limit the effect of the receipt to the particular judgment therein set out and described.