Massachusetts General Hospital v. Shyne

This is an action of contract in which the plaintiff seeks to recover a balance due of $300 plus interest on a written contract signed by the defendant. The defendant’s answer is a general denial and payment.

The defendant duly filed as plaintiff in set-off a declaration in set-off to recover $229.32 plus interest and costs on the ground she overpaid the plaintiff that amount as a result of miscalculation.

The answer of the plaintiff as defendant in set-off is a general denial.

The case was submitted to the court upon an agreed statement of facts which is as follows:

“(1) The written agreement…