When two or more persons are jointly bound by judgment, bond, covenant, or promise in writing of any description whatsoever, the obligation or promise is in law several as well as joint, and an action may be commenced thereon against the legal representatives of such as are dead, jointly with the survivors, and judgments entered accordingly.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 16 - Contracts, Promises and Notes.
Section 6-5-280 - Breach of Contract - Limitation on Actions.
Section 6-5-281 - Breach of Contract - Successive Actions.
Section 6-5-282 - Breach of Contract - Ratable Compensation for Services.
Section 6-5-283 - Joint Obligations and Promises.
Section 6-5-285 - Holder of Worthless Check, Draft, or Order.
Section 6-5-286 - Defenses to Actions on Promissory Notes, Bonds, or Other Contracts.
Section 6-5-287 - Impeachment of or Inquiry Into Consideration of Sealed Instruments.