Hack Investment Co. v. Concrete Wall Co.

This case has resulted from the rendition of a judgment in an action, brought against the parties to the instant proceeding, for damages for alleged negligent injury to property. The jury in said action returned a verdict against these plaintiffs and the defendant, and judgment was entered accordingly. An appeal to this Court was dismissed because of failure to comply with prescribed procedure. Thereupon, to avoid enforcement of the judgment by execution or garnishment, plaintiffs paid the amount due to the judgment creditor and thereafter filed suit in equity to obtain indemnity from the…