confusion
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 47 U.S. 292 - Charles McMicken v. Amos Webb · 1848Most cited · 9 citing opinions
extinguishment of obligation
on the note given by Ficklin to his own firm of McMicken and Ficklin, with Webb and Smith as sureties, Ficklin, as a partner, was entitled to one half, upon the dissolution of the firm, and that thereupon, pro tanto, the obligation of these sureties would cease, as Ficklin could have no right of action against himself to compel payment to himself.
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