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§ 2820. — 2820. (Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 453.)

California § 2820.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title13.
Part 4.TITLE 13. SURETYSHIP
Art. 6.ARTICLE 6. Exoneration of Sureties

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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.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 453.
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