PRITCHARD v. NORTON


106 U.S. 124 (____)

PRITCHARD v. NORTON.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Cephas Brainerd and Mr. George H. Bates in support of the judgment below.

Mr. Henry C. Miller, contra.


MR. JUSTICE MATTHEWS, after stating the case, delivered the opinion of the court.

It is claimed on behalf of the plaintiff that by the law of Louisiana the pre-existing liability of Pritchard as surety for the railroad company would be a valid consideration to support the promise of indemnity, notwithstanding his liability had been incurred without any previous request from the defendant. This claim is not controverted, and...

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