Lewis v. Firestone

Originally, this was an action against other makers, under sections 1431-1432 of the Civil Code, for contribution by some of the joint and several makers of a note who, allegedly, were compelled to pay said note. The complaint of R. E. Lewis and Vera M. Lewis, husband and wife, hereinafter referred to as plaintiffs, sought 7/9 contribution, there being nine makers and two payers. By stipulation it was agreed that defendants, cross-complainants and appellants E. E. Firestone and Olive Firestone, and Irving S. Kravitz, Edith Z. Kravitz and Hardy W. Wallen (hereinafter referred to as appellants)…