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34 Misc. 760

Egbert v. Hanson

New York Supreme Court

Decided April 15, 1901

New York Supreme Court · decided 1901-04-15

<p>Action by three joint makers of promissory note against co-joint maker’s executrix for contribution.</p>

Relies on Dillenbeck v. . Dygert

Decided 1901-04-15

McAdam, J.

¶1This" action differs from the preceding one in ttie fact that the note in question, for $8,000, was a joint one made by the plaintiffs Egbert and Lowther and by Hanson, the defendant’s testator, and Cameron.

¶2The plaintiffs, having been obliged to pay the obligation at maturity, are entitled to contribution of one-fourth of the amount from the defendant. Dillenbeck v. Dygert, 97 N. Y. 303; 4 Am. & Eng. Ency. of Law (2d ed.) 110; Bradley v. Burwell, 3 Den. 61.

¶3There is no variance between the pleadings and the proof, and if there is a misjoinder of parties plaintiff that objection should have been taken by demurrer or answer. Code, § 499; Williams v. Ingersoll, 23 Hun, 284.

¶4Judgment in favor of plaintiffs, with disbursements, but without costs or allowance. ■

¶5Judgment for plaintiffs, without .costs.

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