Keyes v. Little York Gold Washing & Water Co.

Citations

• 53 Cal. 724

Syllabus

<p>Equitable Responsibilits-.—There is no principle of equity which would make a person responsible for a wrong that he has neither done nor threatened to do.</p> <p>Same — Misjoinder as Defendant. — If the acts and threats of a person taken by themselves do not make a case which would support an action against him, his mere joinder in an action as a defendant with others who have severally, and without concert or collusion with him, done similar acts or made similar threats, will not create a liability oh his part.</p> <p>Joinder of Parties for Tort.—The cases governing the joinder of parties considered, and held, that where an action for a tort is brought against several co-defendants, it is essential that the wrong complained of be joint.</p>