North Dakota § 41-03-16 - (3-116) Joint and several liability - Contribution
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§ 41-03-16. (3-116) Joint and several liability - Contribution
1. Except as otherwise provided in the instrument, two or more persons who have the same liability on an instrument as makers, drawers, acceptors, endorsers who are endorsing joint payees, or anomalous endorsers are jointly and severally liable in the capacity in which they sign. 2. Except as provided in subsection 5 of section 41-03-56 or by agreement of the affected parties, a party having joint and several liability that pays the instrument is entitled to receive from any party having the same joint and several liability contribution in accordance with applicable law. 3. Discharge of one party having joint and several liability by a person entitled to enforce the instrument does not affect the right under subsection 2 of a party having the same joint and several liability to receive contribution from the party discharged.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 41-03-16
What does North Dakota Century Code § 41-03-16 cover?
Section 41-03-16 ("(3-116) Joint and several liability - Contribution") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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