In finding that a cash-basis farmer realized income on the transfer of inventory for a promissory note, CRA stated:
Since the promissory note was accepted as consideration for the transfer of the inventory, and given that none of the documents provide any remedy for non-payment, it appears that payment could only be enforced under the terms of the promissory note. Therefore, on the basis of the documents submitted, it is our view that the promissory note constitutes absolute payment … .