Paul v. Rotman

The real issue in this case is whether or not the trial judge properly granted an accelerated judgment in favor of defendants based upon a certain instrument entitled "Agreement and Release”. We presume it is so denominated because it recites that it is based upon the receipt of $1,387.65, "the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged” and the "promise of payment to the undersigned of benefits in accordance with the Schedule of Benefits * * * by the Company accepting this agreement”. Immediately below the foregoing recitation is a fSchedule of Beneñts” enclosed in a rectangular box of sorts…