Valente v. Cosentino
Cases that cite this one
1 later published case cites this decision.
- National Surety Co. v. Reed (Mass. 1928)
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Opinion of the Court
The only defense to the plaintiff’s demand was that the claim sued on had been proved in bankruptcy, and so was merged in a judgment.
There is no foundation for the contention. For a full explanation of the matter, see Lowell on Bankruptcy, § 219.
The exceptions must be overruled with double costs from the time the exceptions were allowed; and the rate of interest from that time is to be twelve per cent a year. It is
So ordered.
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