Bowman v. Patrick’s Empirical Analysis

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1 state decisions

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1. “When I came out of the woods I found your letter of June 22d waiting my answer, and I telegraphed you on the same day, accepting your proposition to surrender to you all my remaining interest in the property adjoining the A. Y. on your surrendering my note; and on a perusal of your subsequent letters received here at St. Paul to-day. I learn that is your wish; I do not complain of it. My judgment differs from yours as to the course to pursue, and I should not stand in your way, and will not; if you wish any papers signed, send and I will sign them. My address is Bayfield, Wis.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Patrick v. Bowman

2. “In regard to your interest in the Col. Sellers, I. think I.know a man who will pay the note you gave me, $288.69, and take your interest off your hands and let me go right ahead with the work, which I would very much like to-do. If you are willing to let it go on these terms, which is the same proposition you made me in your office, please telegraph me immediately and I will try and make the arrangement.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Patrick v. Bowman

3. “I would also like to have an answer with regard to the proposition I made you about the Col. Sellers, to return you your note and forfeit your share in the contract. There js a party here who will take it.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Patrick v. Bowman