51 Vt. 457 | Vt. | 1879
The opinion of the court was delivered by
The pleadings which are before us resulted in issues of fact to the country. The case was tried by the court on those issues. It is now to be determined whether the facts found maintain those issues, or any of them, in behalf of the defendant. Those facts do not maintain the general issue in his favor. The second plea is special in bar, setting up payment in general terms. The third plea is special, setting forth a special transaction and agreement between the parties .and performance by the defendant operating payment, satisfaction, and discharge of the note as an enforceable contract against the defendant. The fourth plea is in