Jocie Motor Lines, Inc. v. Johnson

We think the questions sought to be litigated in tbis action were or might bave been adjudicated in the case of Hodges, et als. v. Johnson, et als., 52 F. Supp. 488. Tbe plaintiff herein was made a third party defendant in tbat action, under tbe Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 14, 28 U.S.C.A., Sec. 723c, governing third party practice. Tbe rule permits a defendant “to bring in a third party, provided tbe third party is liable to tbe defendant by way of contribution, indemnity, or otherwise, for the claim made against him.” 35 C.J.S., p. 993, where tbe reason for tbis rule is also…