# Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-50-106: Action on instruments may be joint or several

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-50-106
- **Heading:** Action on instruments may be joint or several
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 47 / Chapter 50 / Section 47-50-106

## Text

Upon any note or negotiable instrument, the holder may maintain a joint action against the maker and any one (1) or more of the sureties or endorsers; or a joint and several action against the maker and/or any one (1) or more of the sureties or endorsers. Code 1858, § 1958 (deriv. Acts 1820, ch. 25, § 1; 1837-1838, ch. 5, § 1); Shan., §3507; mod. Code 1932, § 7317; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 47-805, 47-15-108.
Upon any note or negotiable instrument, the holder may maintain a joint action against the maker and any one (1) or more of the sureties or endorsers; or a joint and several action against the maker and/or any one (1) or more of the sureties or endorsers.
Code 1858, § 1958 (deriv. Acts 1820, ch. 25, § 1; 1837-1838, ch. 5, § 1); Shan., §3507; mod. Code 1932, § 7317; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 47-805, 47-15-108.

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