Civil Code section 2832

One who appears to be a principal, whether by the terms of a written instrument or otherwise, may show that he is in fact a surety, except as against persons who have acted on the faith of his apparent character of principal. It is not necessary for him to show that the creditor accepted him as surety.

Source: Section 2832, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2832. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 2832’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_2832

Original Source: Section 2832, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2832. (last accessed May 12, 2025).