Prochelo v. Prochelo

HARRIS, Justice.

Anthony Prochelo (Anthony) brought this action at law seeking either indemnity or contribution for the amount of a judgment collected from him. Anthony and defendant (Anna Mae) were formerly married to each other. The judgment was on an unsecured note they had jointly executed. The trial court found for the plaintiff. We reverse and remand.

During their marriage the parties owned and operated a restaurant. Title was in Anna Mae’s name; Anthony ran the business. They co-signed two promissory notes, the money for which was used to improve and remodel the restaurant.

- The marriage…