Mixson v. ROSSITER’s Empirical Analysis

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6 state decisions

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1. “This assignment of error is disposed of by the fact that the testimony discloses no dispute between the parties concerning the amount due, so as to furnish a basis for the application of the doctrine of accord and satisfaction. The amount of the salary and other compensation which the respondent was to receive prior to his discharge is not a matter of dispute and was not involved in any of the discussions between the parties. The application of the doctrine of accord and satisfaction requires the presence of two elements, to wit: the accord, consisting of the agreement between the parties to settle a dispute; and the satisfaction which consists of the payment of the consideration expressed in the accord. Redmond v. Strange, 203 S.C. 35 , 26 S.E.2d 16 ; Reliance Varnish Co. v. Mullins Lumber Co., 213 S.C. 84 , 48 S.E.2d 653 ; 1 C.J.S.. Accord and Satisfaction, § 1, pp. 462, 464. [Emphasis' added]”

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