In all actions on contracts, a dismissal of suit as to one (1) or more of those jointly sued, or failure to recover as to one (1), shall not prevent a recovery against those defendants who may be liable.
Code 1858, § 2790 (deriv. Acts 1820, ch. 25, § 2); Shan., § 4487; Code 1932, § 8614; T.C.A (orig. ed.), § 20-111.
Cross-References. Dismissal against part of defendants, title 20, ch. 9, part 4.
Textbooks. Tennessee Jurisprudence, 5 Tenn. Juris., Carriers, § 45.
Cited: Powers-Taylor Drug Co. v. Wafford, 53 S.W. 243, 1899 Tenn. Ch. App. LEXIS 70 (1899).