Civil Code section 2846

A surety may compel his principal to perform the obligation when due.

Source: Section 2846, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2846. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 2846’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/civil_code_section_2846

Original Source: Section 2846, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2846. (last accessed May 12, 2025).