Kravitz v. Povlotsky

Per Curiam,

Appellee borrowed from Max Kravitz $3,000 on a note dated June 24, 1927. In 1931 appellee was forced into bankruptcy and December 8, 1934, was discharged. The note was listed among the bankrupt’s liabilities and it was admitted that the obligation was discharged. Appellant, administrator of Kravitz, who died in 1937, claims under a new oral promise by appellee in 1935, subsequent to his discharge, that he would pay the amount of the note with interest. The court below held that the promise was not distinct and that the estate could not recover.

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