Henry Cook v. Joshua Hadly ( 1813 )

By the Court.

It is obvious to us that a single contract cannot, in the form this case presents itself, give rise to more than one suit in equity. It was not in the power of the obligees before a deed was made, on any event to split their interests in such a manner as to authorize several suits against the defendant.

Note. The complainant moved to amend his bill, so as to make all the obligees defendants, alleging that they would not join with him as complainants. This was permitted upon the payment of costs.

Haywood, for the complainant. Whiteside, for the defendant.