Galowitz v. Hendlin

As no evidence of a bona fide dispute between the plaintiffs and the defendant concerning the amount due on July 29, 1913, when the receipt in full was given, has been - adduced, the giving of the receipt did not amount to an accord and satisfaction. Laroe v. Sugar Loaf Dairy Co., 180 N. Y. 367, 73 N. E. 61; Puller v. Kemp, 138 N. Y. 233, 33 N. E. 1034, 20 L. R. A. 785. In the latter case the learned court said at page 237 of 138 N. Y., at page 1035 of 33 N. E., 20 L. R. A. 785, in the opinion:

“Where the demand is liquidated, and the liability of the debtor is not in good faith disputed, * * * the acceptance of a less sum than is the creditor’s due will not of itself discharge the debt, even if a receipt in full is given: The element of a consideration is lacking, and the obligation of the debtor to pay the entire debt is not satisfied.”

There was also no evidence to support the defense of payment in full.

The judgment must therefore be reversed, and a new trial granted, with costs to appellant to abide the event. All concur.