Wright v. . R. R.

As a further defense to the action the defendant relied upon a written release signed by the plaintiff, dated December 18, 1894.

To which the plaintiff replied, that if he ever signed such (2) paper there was no consideration, and that his signature to same was obtained by deceit and fraud, and that the same is not valid. An issue relating thereto, was submitted to the jury as follows:

4. Is the paper writing dated December 18, 1894, relied on by defendants as a release or accord and satisfaction, the contract of plaintiff?

The following testimony bearing on the fourth issue was offered:

J. W.…