Reilly Tar & Chemical Corp. v. Lewis

On April 24, 1933, plaintiff filed its declaration against Francis J. Lewis and William H. Lewis. On June 25, 1936, plaintiff, by leave of court, filed its amended declaration consisting of three counts. In the amended declaration the cause was discontinued as to William H. Lewis. Thereafter, Francis J. Lewis remained the sole defendant. The action at law was upon a contract, whereby it was alleged that defendant agreed to pay one-half of certain income taxes claimed by the United States government against plaintiff and defendant, upon settlement of the claims, and that settlement was…