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2011 California Code
Civil Code
DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427 - 3272.9]
ARTICLE 3. Interpretation of Suretyship
Section 2799


CA Civ Code § 2799 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

In an assumption of liability as surety in connection with a contract, the terms of which are not then settled, it is implied that its terms shall be such as will not expose the surety to greater risks than he would incur under those terms which are most common in similar contracts at the place where the principal contract is to be performed.

(Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 453.)

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