N.D. Cent. Code § 9-12-03

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9-12-03. Performance of obligation by one person

Official statutory text

9-12-03. Performance of obligation by one person

Performance of an obligation by one of several persons who are liable jointly under it

extinguishes the liability of all persons who are liable jointly thereon.

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