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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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Now the receipt, as we have seen, must be construed in the light of these facts, and, being so construed, the result is in no way doubtful. The narrow construction, limiting its effect to the specific judgment, must be abandoned, and the broader construction, which gives effect to its general terms, adopted. These terms are comprehensive enough to embrace and discharge the second suit, and all causes of action then existing in favor of the plaintiff against the defendant, whether joint or several, and that is their effect. .