Jerstad v. Warren

Jerstad, president of LJA, Inc., brought an action for indemnity against defendants Warren to recover on a promissory note that he had co-signed at the Warrens’ request. The Warrens fded a counterclaim, alleging that Jerstad owed them money based on promises he made concerning Mr. Warren’s continued employment.

At trial, the court allowed the pleadings to be amended to add LJA, Inc., both as a plaintiff and as a defendant on the counterclaim. Subsequently, Jerstad was dismissed as plaintiff but he continued as a defendant on the counterclaim. Judgment was entered for LJA, Inc. against the…