Georgia Statutes
§ 10-7-22 — Discharge of surety by increase of risk
Georgia § 10-7-22
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O.C.G.A. § 10-7-22 (2026).
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Any act of the creditor, either before or after judgment against the principal, which injures the surety or increases his risk or exposes him to greater liability shall discharge him; a mere failure by the creditor to sue as soon as the law allows or neglect to prosecute with vigor his legal remedies, unless for a consideration, shall not release the surety.
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