International Harvester Co. of America v. Lyman

Action on a promissory note, from which defendant had been relieved by a discharge in bankruptcy. Subsequent thereto it is claimed a new promise revived the original obligation. The cause was tried to the court, who made findings and ordered judgment for the defendant, which was entered. Plaintiff appeals.

Upon this review we are required to adopt the conclusion of the trial court that defendant became legally indebted to plaintiff upon a promissory note, but was relieved therefrom by a valid discharge in bankruptcy. After such discharge the authorized representative of the owner of the note…