2017 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XXVI TRADE AND COMMERCE
Chapter 400 Uniform Commercial Code
Section 400.3-116 Joint and several liability — contribution.
Effective 28 Aug 1992
Title XXVI TRADE AND COMMERCE
Chapter 400400.3-116. Joint and several liability — contribution. — (a) 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 endorse as joint payees, or anomalous endorsers are jointly and severally liable in the capacity in which they sign.
(b) Except as provided in Section 400.3-419(e) 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 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.
(L. 1992 S.B. 448)
