# Bills of Exchange Act 1882, Section 85: Joint and several notes.


(1) A promissory note may be made by two or more makers, and they may be liable thereon jointly, or jointly and severally according to its tenour.
(2) Where a note runs “I promise to pay” and is signed by two or more persons it is deemed to be their joint and several note.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/45-46/61/section/85 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bills-of-exchange-act-1882/section-85
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