Bernstein v. Liebowitz

This is a motion and cross motion for summary judgment. The action is for contribution on notes on which plaintiff and defendant were indorsers. They were both principals of a corporation, the maker of such notes. Plaintiff was sued on said notes by the payee thereof, which he settled and has paid $2,550 on account thereof. Plaintiff seeks summary judgment against defendant in the sum of $1,275, which is one half of the payment. He claims, and it is not denied, that defendant and then plaintiff each indorsed the notes.

It appears that the corporation, of which the parties were principals,…