Belmont County National Bank v. Onyx Coal Co.

BROTHERTON, Justice:

This is an appeal from a summary judgment of the Circuit Court of Tyler County *42against Peggy Haught and in favor of Jeannette Kinkaid in the amount of $590,-248.61, with interest and costs. The suit was one for contribution among co-accommodation makers. We disagree with the circuit court’s judgment and reverse.

Jeannette Kinkaid and Barry Haught are business entrepreneurs joined in two ventures. The first is Onyx Coal Company, a corporation of which the two are the sole shareholders. The second is Barrikaid Leasing Company, of which both are general partners. Peggy Haught…