Manufacturers American Bank v. Stamatis

PREWITT, Chief Judge.

Third-party defendant Empire Bank appeals from a judgment, entered in accordance with a jury verdict, in favor of third-party plaintiffs John J. Stamatis and Dan T. Sullivan. They were each awarded $65,-672.90. The jury also found for plaintiff Manufacturers American Bank on its claim against defendants and third-party plaintiffs Stamatis and Sullivan for $76,345.79. This was reflected in the judgment as was an entry by default against Wayne Stubble-field.

Plaintiff sued defendants upon an $89,-000 promissory note they signed payable to plaintiff. Third-party plaintiffs’…