People's Savings Bank v. Galvin

The bill in this case was filed to foreclose two certain mortgages, — one dated August 2, 1883, to secure a bond of $1,100, and the other, dated November 30, 1885, given to secure a bond of $700. These mortgages were executed by the defendant Thaddeus Galvin to the complainant. It was claimed by defendants that the debts secured by these mortgages had been settled and paid December 15, 1888, which settlement and payment is evidenced by the following instrument:

“The Galvin Bros. (Thaddeus Galvin, John Galvin), on the one part, and the Galvin Brass & Iron Works, The People’s Savings Bank, and…