Pub. L. 88-241, pt. II, tit. 16, ch. 21, sec. 16–2101
Definition of joint and several contracts
§ 16–2101. Definition of joint and several contracts 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— is deemed to be joint and several.