Maine Code § 11-3-1116

Joint and several liability; contribution
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(1). Except as otherwise provided in the instrument, 2 or more persons who have the same liability
on an instrument as makers, drawers, acceptors, indorsers who indorse as joint payees or anomalous
indorsers are jointly and severally liable in the capacity in which they sign.
[PL 1993, c. 293, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
(2). Except as provided in section 3-1419, subsection (5) 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.
[PL 1993, c. 293, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
(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.
[PL 1993, c. 293, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]

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