Eastman v. Pelletier

In June, 1943, the plaintiff sold four cows to the defendant and the latter gave a lien note for $385 signed by himself and his wife. The note was duly recorded. Thereafter, and without the knowledge of the plaintiff, the defendant sold certain of the cows to Carlton Achilles, and received in payment a check for $250. signed by Achilles and payable to the plaintiff and the defendant jointly. The defendant went to see the plaintiff on July 10th, indorsed and delivered the check to him and paid the balance on the lien note in cash. The plaintiff accepted the check and cash in full payment of…