Emerson v. Deming

In this action of contract or tort, the plaintiffs seek to recover for money which they were induced, on February 15, 1928, to advance to the defendant on account of his fraudulent representations concerning the purpose for which he intended to use it. Among other defences the answer set up payment, statute of limitations, accord and satisfaction, and a discharge in bankruptcy. The case was heard in the Superior Court upon the report of an auditor, and the defendant's motion for the entry of judgment was allowed. The plaintiffs excepted to the refusal to grant certain requests for rulings.

The…