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The Contract Act, 1872

Section 138Release of one co-surety does not discharge others

In forceChapter VIII OF INDEMNITY AND GUARANTEE

Chapter VIII OF INDEMNITY AND GUARANTEE

s. 138

138. Release of one co-surety does not discharge others Where there are co-sureties, a release by the creditor of one of them does not discharge the others; neither does it free the surety so released from his responsibility to the other sureties.

End of s. 138.

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