Presstman v. Fine

The appellant and appellee, partners in a general merchandise business, having been discharged in bankruptcy, both as partners and individuals, desired, according to appellee’s story, notwithstanding the discharge1, to pay in full certain creditors who had lent them money. Accordingly, they entered intol an agreement that appellee should pay these creditors and appellant would repay him one-half the amount. There were four of these creditors and the aggregate of their claim was $4,300. Appellee sued appellant on the common counts to recover one-half of said amount. The suit was commenced on…