119 Mass. 153 | Mass. | 1875
By the composition deed the creditors of Eatigan agreed to accept ten per cent, of the amounts due them in settlement and full discharge of their debts, and at that time the plaintiffs held a note and account against the defendant both of which were due. This deed was dated February 24, 1874, and the ten per cent, was to be paid within thirty days. There was a contingency upon which there might become due from Eatigan to the plaintiffs a certain other sum, if -Travers should fail to pay his note at maturity, and Eatigan should be properly notified thereof. The defendant contends that upon payment of ten per cent, of
Judgment for the plaintiffs.