Civ. Code, § 2837 · Article 7. Position of Sureties
Civ. Code, § 2837
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
In interpreting the terms of a contract of suretyship, the same rules are to be observed as in the case of other contracts. Except as provided in section 2794, the position of a surety to whom consideration moves is the same as that of one who is gratuitous.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 453.
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