Rochester Tumbler Works v. Mitchell Woodbury Co.

The defendant bought of one Thompson, receiver of the Rochester Tumbler Works, three lots of merchandise, and later bought, of Thompson and a co-receiver subsequently appointed, a fourth lot. This action was brought to recover the price of the four lots, amounting to $214.35. The four lots were bought in March and April, 1908. At the trial the defendant *195admitted that it bought the goods but insisted that a release to the defendant executed by the receivers on February 17, 1910, covered the purchases here in question.

The following facts in connection with the release were put in evidence…