Legal Opinion
Chada v. Tapp
Oregon Supreme Court
Decided January 13, 1977No. 74-2122, SC 24349PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDenecke, C. J.
Plaintiffs brought this action to recover from the defendant, James Tapp, for breach of defendant’s obligation "to act as surety” for plaintiffs.
Plaintiffs, Chada and Theophanes, and Barry Tapp were partners. The defendant, James Tapp, is the father of Barry. Plaintiffs and Barry entered into a contract of dissolution of the partnership. The contract provided:
"BARRY JAMES TAPP shall be responsible for and shall hold ORLANDO W. CHADA and DAVE THEOPHANES harmless from all debts and liabilities of said partnership accruing on or before April 30, 1973. James C. Tapp [the defendant] hereby agrees…
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