Ford v. Cunningham

John I. Purtle, Justice.

The trial court granted appellee’s motion for a summary judgment on his complaint for contribution from a joint tortfeasor. Judgment was granted after pleadings and affidavits were filed and depositions taken. The appellee had settled a suit against three alleged joint tortfeasors and had taken a release in favor of all three defendants. The appellant argues on appeal that the court erred in finding that as a matter of law he was liable for contribution pursuant to Arkansas Stat. Ann. § 34-1002 (Repl. 1962). We agree and hold that there was a genuine issue as to…