44-142

44-142. Action against persons primarily and secondarily liable on bill of exchange or other contract

The acceptor of a bill of exchange, or any other principal obligor on any contract, may be sued either alone or jointly with any other party who may be liable thereon, but judgment shall not be given against such other party not primarily liable unless judgment has been previously, or is at the same time, given against the acceptor or other principal obligor, except when the plaintiff discontinues his action against such principal obligor.