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Two or more joined covenants

Cap. 166, s. 2 · Revised Edition 2020

(1) A covenant, and a contract under seal, and a bond or obligation under seal, made with two or more jointly, to pay money or to make a conveyance, or to do any other act, to them or for their benefit, shall be deemed to include, and shall by virtue of this Act imply, an obligation to do the act to, or for the benefit of, the survivor or survivors of them, and to, or for the benefit of, any other person to whom the right to sue on the covenant, contract, bond or obligation devolves, and where made after the commencement of this Act shall be construed as being also made with each of them. (2) This section applies only if and as far as a contrary intention is not expressed in the covenant, contract, bond or obligation and has effect subject to the covenant, contract, bond or obligation, and to the provisions therein contained. (3) Except as otherwise expressly provided, this section applies to a covenant, contract, bond or obligation made or implied after 31st December, 1881. 6
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Two or more joined covenants — Cap. 166 s. 2 · Belize Law