Closset v. Portland Amusement Co.

Appellants urge that plaintiff could not proceed against the defendants in one action because their liabilities are different and a different judgment was demanded against defendants Weinstein and Cohen from the judgment demanded against the other defendants. It is further argued that defendants Portland Amusement Co. and American Theatre Co. were liable as lessee and assignee while defendants Cohen and Weinstein, if liable at all, were liable on their bond guaranteeing the payment of the rent. There is no claim that defendant American Theatre Co. is not liable by the terms of the lease…