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In Re William A. Westerhoff and Barbara A. Westerhoff, Debtors. William A. Westerhoff and Barbara A. Westerhoff v. Richard L. Slind and Mary M. Slind

Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Decided September 13, 1982No. 82-1329PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BRIGHT, Circuit Judge.

William and Barbara Westerhoff appeal from the district court’s judgment affirming the bankruptcy court’s dismissal of their suit for contribution on an installment promissory note against Richard and Mary Slind. 1 Although the Westerhoffs alleged that they had repaid more than their fair share of numerous installments, both the bankruptcy and district courts held that the Westerhoffs had not stated a valid cause of action for contribution, because they had not repaid more than their fair share of the total indebtedness. We disagree and hold that the Westerhoffs have…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Employers Mutual Casualty Co. v. Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1951
  2. Grothe Ex Rel. Grothe v. ShafferSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1975
  3. American Motorists Insurance Co. v. VigenSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1942
  4. Township of Canosia v. Township of Grand LakeSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1900
  5. Samuelson v. Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific RailroadSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1970

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3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Glass v. IDS Financial Services, Inc.District Court, D. Minnesota · 1991
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  3. Central Trust Co. v. Burchett (In Re Willson Dairy Co.)United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Ohio · 1983
  4. Cleys v. CleysCourt of Appeals of Minnesota · 1985
  5. All Metro Glass, Inc. v. Tubelite, Inc.District Court, D. Minnesota · 2016

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