De Lovenzo v. Hughes

BISCHOFF, J.

It appeared, from undisputed evidence, and the respondent’s counsel concedes the facts to have been, that, disputing the justice of his client’s claim of $52.19 for the balance of a merchandise account, the appellant tendered the respondent a check for $2.19 in full payment, and that the latter, having previously refused acceptance of the check, nevertheless, upon the advice of his attorney, and with full knowledge of the condition accompanying the tender, did accept it, and retained the proceeds of its collection to his own use. That these facts, notwithstanding the respondent’s express refusal to accept the check in full discharge of any further demand, constituted an accord and satisfaction, and precluded him from any further recovery upon the account, was held in Fuller v. Kemp, 138 N. Y. 231, 33 N. E. 1034, 20 L. R. A. 785; and Jackson v. Volkening, 81 App. Div. 36, 80 N. Y. Supp. 1102. The rulings of the court below to the contrary, therefore, to which due exception was taken, present error, for which the judgment appealed from must be reversed.

Judgment reversed, and judgment ordered for defendant (appellant), with costs. All concur.