References: [1787] EngR 39, (1787) 1 Cox 319, (1787) 29 ER 1184
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Coram: Lord Chief Baron Eyre, Baron Hotham
Ratio:The doctrine of contribution amongst sureties is not founded in contract, but is the result of general equity on the ground of equality of burthen and benefit, Therefor where three sureties are bound by different instruments, but for the same principal and the same engagement, they shall contribute.
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