Bell v. Higdon

1. Bell brought suit for contribution against his cosureties, jointly and severally,—“Joe & Ira Higdon,” as a partnership, and Joe Higdon and Ira Higdon as individuals. The copy note attached to the petition showed indorsements as follows: “Joe & Ira Higdon, per Joe Higdon, Cairo, Ga. T. L. *273Perry, W. E. Bell.” The petition showed that the Higdon Trading Company, the principal, and T. L. Perry were nonresidents, and that the former was insolvent. Separate demurrers to the petition were filed by the partnership and by each of the individuals named as defendants; upon which the plaintiff amended…