Silva v. Robinson

The only question presented in this case arises upon the sufficiency of a plea interposed as a defense to an action on a promissory note.

Prior to the date the note was executed and delivered to the plaintiff, the maker, W. C. Silva, had been discharged in bankruptcy proceedings. Before such proceedings in bankruptcy were instituted Silva was indebted to Grace Crum, who when this action was begun had become the wife of C. E. Robinson. The debt amounted to four hundred and sixty-five dollars, and was evidenced by a promissory note in that sum. It was listed as one of the debts in the bankruptcy…