In actions ex contractu against alleged joint debtors it is not necessary for the plaintiff to prove their joint liability as alleged in order to maintain his action. He is entitled to recover, as in actions ex delicto, against such of the defendants as are shown by the evidence to be jointly indebted to him, or against one only, if he alone is shown to be indebted to him and judgment shall be rendered as if the others had not been joined in the action.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 585, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 16-2105.
1973 Ed., § 16-2105.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
§ 16–2101. Definition of joint and several contracts
§ 16–2102. Death of party to the contract
§ 16–2103. Extinguishment or merger of cause of action
§ 16–2104. Death after action brought; legal representatives