Gerson v. Sussman

— In the complaint in this case, there are two causes of action, separately stated, each of which is based upon a promissory note. The maker of the notes admitted liability, paid the amount thereof into the registry of the court, and asked that other parties, who were rival claimants to the proceeds be made parties to the action. An order was entered adding as additional defendants Gustave Weissbaum, George I. Weissbaum, and a bank which disclaimed any interest and was dismissed out of the action. Each of the other additional defendants voluntarily appeared and asked affirmative relief.

Before…