Pritchard v. Norton

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1882-11-13

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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…

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