McMahon v. Weesner

MEHRTENS, District Judge.

This is an action for contribution between co-makers on nine promissory notes. Jurisdiction is based on diversity of citizenship between the parties. Title 28 U.S.C. § 1332. The plaintiff was held liable for the full value of the notes in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma. Caribbean Mills, Inc. v. McMahon, 217 F.Supp. 639 (N.D.Okla.1963), aff’d, 332 F.2d 641 (10 Cir. 1964). Plaintiff now sues defendant as co-maker, asking for contribution for one half the judgment, fees and costs awarded in the Oklahoma suit plus one half of…