Legal Opinion
Harold P. Knight, as Assignee of National Bank of Commerce v. Edward C. Wirotzious, Ddfendant-Appellant
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided June 10, 1974No. 73-2930PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GODBOLD, Circuit Judge:
Knight sued Wirotzious claiming contribution for having paid their joint and several obligation owed to the National Bank of Commerce. Wirotzious filed a counterclaim seeking contribution from Knight for discharge by Wirotzious of a debt of Saltzman Machine & Fabricating Company that had been guaranteed by the two of them. After a non jury trial the District Court found in favor of Knight on both his claim and the counterclaim.
1. Knight’s claim.
The only issue with respect to the claim is whether the court erred in awarding attorney fees to Knight. The obligation to…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Bushnell v. BushnellWisconsin Supreme Court · 1890
- Appleford v. Snake River Mining, Milling & Smelting Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1922
- Somerall v. Citizens' BankSupreme Court of Alabama · 1924
- Gordon v. McLemoreSupreme Court of Alabama · 1939
- Dileo v. DileoSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1950
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