Stahl v. Wadsworth

This action was commenced by the service of a summons and complaint in September, 1885. The defendants answered separately. Issue was joined by the service of a reply in January, 1886. Before issue was joined the parties settled, defendants paying to plaintiff the sum of $1,001, and by instrument under seal bearing date December 22, 1885, acknowledged that day, the plaintiff released, acquitted and discharged the defendants,, and each of them from all liability on account of the demands, and cause of action mentioned and set forth in the complaint. No notice of such settlement was given to…