Book Two: Nominate Contracts · Section Five: Suretyship Contract · Chapter Three: Extinguishment of the Suretyship Contract
If the creditor dies and the debtor is the sole heir; the surety shall be discharged from the suretyship. If the creditor has another heir, the surety shall be discharged only from the debtor's share.
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