Buchta v. Seng

ROBERTSON, Presiding Judge.

Thomas J. Buchta (Buchta) appeals the trial court’s decision granting Francis J. Seng’s (Seng) claim against him for contribution to damages resulting from their joint liability on a promissory note to the Dubois County Bank (Bank).

We reverse and remand.

Buchta was originally a partner in B & S Auto Brokers (B & S) with Robert L. Schenetzke (Schenetzke). The partnership sold used automobiles at wholesale and retail. Seng was originally an employee of B & S Auto Brokers. He purchased Buchta’s interest in the partnership and the contract provided that “Seller is…