Brennen v. Bolotin

Plaintiff, in his complaint, sets forth á number of causes of action arising on promissory notes. By answer, the defendant admits the indebtedness and affirmatively pleads a discharge in bankruptcy. The plaintiff, by reply, alleged that clear, distinct, and unequivocal promises on the part of the defendant had been made subsequent to the date of the bankruptcy, whereby the defendant promised and agreed to pay the plaintiff all the sums mentioned in the complaint. There was a judgment holding that the plaintiff had failed to establish his cause of action, and this appeal follows.

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