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D.C. Code § 28:3-116: Joint and several liability; contribution.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 28. Commercial Instruments and Transactions. [Enacted title]
- Subtitle I. Uniform Commercial Code.
- Article 3. Negotiable Instruments.
- Part I. General Provisions and Definitions.
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in the instrument, 2 or more persons who have the same liability on an instrument as makers, drawers, acceptors, indorsers who indorse as joint payees, or anomalous indorsers are jointly and severally liable in the capacity in which they sign.
(b)
Except as provided in section 28:3-419(e) or by agreement of the affected parties, a party having joint and several liability who pays the instrument is entitled to receive from any party having the same joint and several liability contribution in accordance with applicable law.
(c)
Repealed.
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