First National Bank v. Eckbert

Decided January 15, 1884

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · decided 1884-01-15

<p>The claim for contribution against joint debtors, in favor of one who has-paid more than his share, is limited to the whole amount, divided by the number of solvent debtors ; and is not increased by the fact that the statute-of limitations has barred the right to recover against some of the joint debtors.</p>

Decided 1884-01-15

¶1The Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of the Court below, on May 19, 1884, in the following opinion:

Per Curiam.

¶2The portion of the Charge of the Court, assigned for error, contains a clear and correct statement of the law ; no fact is shown to prevent its application.

¶3Judgment affirmed.