2117.31 Estate of deceased joint debtor. - Ohio Statutes

2117.31 Estate of deceased joint debtor.

When two or more persons are indebted in a joint contract, or upon a judgment founded on such contract, and either of them dies, his estate shall be liable therefor as if the contract had been joint and several, or as if the judgment had been against himself alone. This section shall not affect the rights of a surety, when certified as such, in a judgment rendered jointly against him and his principal.

Effective Date: 10-01-1953