Griffin v. Kelleher

This is an action by one surety on a bond against the executor of a co-surety for contribution. It appears from the facts found by the presiding judge, and stated in the bill of exceptions, that the plaintiff, Cornelius Kelleher the defendant’s testator, and Charles A. List, were sureties on a bond, in which Patrick C. Ahearn was principal. There was a breach of the bond, and the obligee brought an action against the principal and sureties, upon which judgment was obtained against all the defendants. Execution issued upon the judgment, which was satisfied to the extent of $542 from the…