§ 3116. Joint and several liability; contribution.
(a) Joint and several liability.--Except as otherwise provided in the instrument, two 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) Contribution.--Except as provided in section 3419(e) (relating to instruments signed for accommodation) 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) Discharge.--Discharge of one party having joint and several liability by a person entitled to enforce the instrument does not affect the right under subsection (b) of a party having the same joint and several liability to receive contribution from the party discharged.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 31 - General Provisions and Definitions
Section 3101 - Short title of division
Section 3103 - Definitions and index of definitions
Section 3104 - Negotiable instrument
Section 3105 - Issue of instrument
Section 3106 - Unconditional promise or order
Section 3107 - Instrument payable in foreign money
Section 3108 - Payable on demand or at definite time
Section 3109 - Payable to bearer or to order
Section 3110 - Identification of person to whom instrument is payable
Section 3111 - Place of payment
Section 3113 - Date of instrument
Section 3114 - Contradictory terms of instrument
Section 3115 - Incomplete instrument
Section 3116 - Joint and several liability; contribution
Section 3117 - Other agreements affecting instrument