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§ 2821. — 2821. (Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 453.)

California § 2821.
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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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The rescission of an agreement altering the original obligation of a debtor, or impairing the remedy of a creditor, does not restore the liability of a surety who has been exonerated by such agreement.

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American Insurance v. Heritage Construction Corp.
268 F. Supp. 336 (N.D. California, 1965)
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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 453.
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