Civil Code section 2777

One who indemnifies another against an act to be done by the latter, is liable jointly with the person indemnified, and separately, to every person injured by such act.

Source: Section 2777, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2777. (accessed Aug. 3, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_2777

Original Source: Section 2777, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2777. (last accessed May 12, 2025).