Any one of several joint debtors when their debt is overdue, may make a separate composition or compromise with their creditors, with the same effect as is provided in the case of parties by Chapter 3 of Title 41 [now chapter 3 of Title 33].
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 585, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1.)
1981 Ed., § 16-2106.
1973 Ed., § 16-2106.
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