¶1A contract made by a citizen of Massachusetts with a citizen of this State to pay a sum of money is not discharged by proceedings under the insolvent Acts of that State. Savage v. Marsh, 10 Metc. 594; Fiske v. Foster, idem. 597. This action is upon a promissory note made by the defendant, a citizen of Massachusetts, and payable to citizens of this State. Defendant defaulted.
32 Me. 535
Palmer v. Goodwin
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Decided May 15, 1851
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · decided 1851-05-15
Assumpsit, by the indorsee against the maker of the following note. “ Boston, Sept. 7, 1847. Three months after date, I promise to pay E. Moore & Co. or order one hundred and fifty dollars, value received.” The note was indorsed by the payees and by a second indorser. These indorsers, together with the plaintiff, were always residents of Maine. The defendant was of Massachusetts.
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Decided 1851-05-15
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