Civ. Code, § 2820 · Article 6. Exoneration of Sureties
Civ. Code, § 2820
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
That a promise by a creditor is for any cause void, or voidable by him at his option, shall not prevent it from altering the obligation or suspending or impairing the remedy within the meaning of the last section.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 453.
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- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2820.
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