Watkins v. Woodbery

Woodbery et al. brought suit against Watkins, alleging that the plaintiffs, together with the defendant, were joint makers of certain notes; that the plaintiffs, together with all of the other makers, except Watkins, had paid off the notes, while Watkins had paid nothing, and that by reason of these facts Watkins was liable to plaintiffs in designated sums by way of reimbursement and contribution. The prayers were for judgment against Watkins for the respective amounts alleged to be due, and for process. Watkins admitted signing the notes, but denied lia*250bility thereon, alleging that he had…