settled account
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Definitions from Case Law
From 24 U.S. 237 - Perkins Hart Executor of Hart · 1826Most cited · 106 citing opinions
a settled account is only prima facie evidence of its correctness. It may be impeached by proof of unfairness, or mistake, in law, or in fact; and if it be confined to particular items of account, it concludes nothing in relation to other items not stated in it.