Williams v. Thomas

The complaint is upon a promissory note in the usual form. The answer denies liability and affirmatively alleges that the note sued on was paid as is evidenced by a certain instrument and release in writing on or about November 7, 1914, discharging the obligations of the defendant thereon. The reply denies the averments of the answer, and alleges affirmatively that the release secured by defendant is void for want of consideration, because prior to its execution defendant threatened a criminal prosecution and imprisonment, and that he would institute an action for slander against plaintiff if…