District of Columbia Statutes
§ 16-2101 — Definition of joint and several contracts.
District of Columbia § 16-2101
JurisdictionDistrict of Columbia
Title 16Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Ch. 21Joint Contracts.
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Bluebook
D.C. Code § 16-2101 (2026).
Text
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 —
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Legislative History
Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 585, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1
Nearby Sections
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Parties.§ 16-1021
Definitions.§ 16-1022
Prohibited acts.§ 16-1024
Penalties.§ 16-1025
Prosecution by Attorney General.§ 16-1026
Expungement.§ 16-1031
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