YOUNG v. BURNETT

A signer of a joint promissory note is entitled to contribution from his co-signer though at the time of payment the holder's action against the co-signer had become barred by limitation.

PARSONS, C.J.

The plaintiff's right of action accrued against the defendant when he paid the notes. He therefore can maintain this action, the payment being made within six years from the date of the writ, even if the holder of the notes could not here maintain a suit thereon against the defendant. Whipple v. Stevens, 19 N.H. 150; Boardman v. Paige, 11 N.H. 431; Peaslee v. Breed, 10 N.H. 489.

Exceptions overruled.

All concurred.