Georgia Statutes
§ 10-7-20 — Effect of release of or compounding with surety
Georgia § 10-7-20
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O.C.G.A. § 10-7-20 (2026).
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The creditor may release or compound with the surety without releasing the principal, but the release of or compounding with one surety shall discharge a cosurety.
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