Melnick v. Bowman

For a proper understanding of the case, it behooves us to supplement the somewhat meager statement of facts in the opinion of the court. The written stipulation in evidence here, introduced by the plaintiff Bowman, which the opinion correctly declares to have been properly admitted, seems conclusive on certain vital issues of fact that call for judgment in favor of the Melnicks.

By this stipulation it is expressly conceded (1) that at the time of the sale by the Melnicks to the Grossmans all of the debts of the California Meat Company were paid, and it had no outstanding obligations except the…