Cox v. Berry

CROCKETT, Chief Justice.

This action was instituted by Marvin Cox, plaintiff, against J. R. Berry, defendant, to collect $5,000 on a promissory note. The plaintiff’s right to recover on the note is not the question raised on this appeal. Defendant Berry filed a cross-complaint against the respondents, five directors of Zions Investment Corporation, alleging that they had agreed to indemnify him for this note and other debts of that corporation. On the basis of the pleadings, affidavits and exhibits submitted by the parties, the trial court ruled that defendant Berry could show no right to…