Civ. Code, § 2855 · Article 7. Position of Sureties
Civ. Code, § 2855
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
An arbitration award rendered against a principal alone shall not be, be deemed to be, or be utilized as, an award against his surety.
The intent of this legislation is to apply existing law to arbitration awards.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 346.
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