release executed conditionally
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Definitions from Case Law
From 33 U.S. 52 - Armstrong v. Lear · 1834Most cited · 32 citing opinions
The release is in consideration of the assignment. The advance of money and the release are obviously parts of the transaction, and are closely connected with each other. The purpose intended by all those who signed the release could not be accomplished unless it should be signed by all... On a full consideration of these circumstances, we are of opinion, that the release was never fully executed, and did not become the deed of the parties.