diff --git a/jrnl/upgrade.py b/jrnl/upgrade.py
index b3d39984..4e315f82 100644
--- a/jrnl/upgrade.py
+++ b/jrnl/upgrade.py
@@ -104,8 +104,6 @@ older versions of jrnl anymore.
 
         raise UpgradeValidationException
 
-        return
-
     # write all journals - or - don't
     for j in all_journals:
         j.write()