The policy of the law favors the settlement of business disputes. By statute it is provided that the acceptance of a less amount than that claimed, in satisfaction, shall operate as a complete discharge thereof. G.S. § 1-540.
The principle is well recognized and enforced in this jurisdiction that when in case of a disputed account between parties a check is given and received under such...
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