Gronquist v. Olson

Nelson, Justice.

This is an appeal from an'order denying a motion by one of two joint tortfeasors to vacate and discharge a judgment against him or the ground that a release and dismissal of the action as to one of the tortfeasors after verdict but before entry of judgment operates as a release of him as well.

An action was commenced against Vern H. Olson and Doris M. Olson, his wife, on March 29, 1950, to recover $á,000 and interest on a promissory note. On December 8, 1950, the complaint in the action was amended to allege conspiracy to defraud on the part of the defendants. In the amended…