A retail store is sold to two employees as tenants in common with equal shares. There is an existing mortgage on the store. Six months later, the manager pays off the loan to protect his interest. Can the manager recover that amount from the bookkeeper's half share?

• A. Recovery of nothing.
• B. Recovery of one-half of payment.
• C. No recovery because the bookkeeper did not sign the loan.
• D. Recovery of the entire payment.

Answer: (B)