District of Columbia Code
Chapter 21 - Joint Contracts
§ 16–2101. Definition of joint and several contracts

For the purposes of action thereon, a contract or obligation entered into by two or more persons, whether:
(1) the persons are partners or joint contractors;
(2) the contract is under seal or not;
(3) it is written or verbal; or
(4) it is expressed to be joint and several or not —
is deemed to be joint and several.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 585, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 16-2101.
1973 Ed., § 16-2101.
This section is referenced in § 16-2102 and § 16-2103.

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