Sharp v. Beacon Oil & Refining Co.’s Empirical Analysis
1937
Citation profile
6
cited by 6 later decisions
1
states following
March 1949
most recently cited
3 federal appellate · 3 state decisions
Most-quoted passages
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“This check is in full settlement of account as shown hereon. Acceptance by endorsement constitutes receipt in full.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
How this case has been treated — in progress
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