Civil Code section 2837

In interpreting the terms of a contract of suretyship, the same rules are to be observed as in the case of other contracts. Except as provided in section 2794, the position of a surety to whom consideration moves is the same as that of one who is gratuitous.

Source: Section 2837, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2837. (accessed May 4, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 2837’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_2837

Original Source: Section 2837, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2837. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).