Section 138: Release of one co-surety does not discharge others

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The Indian Contract Act, 1872

Chapter VIIIO — f indemnity and guarantee

Section 138

Release of one co-surety does not discharge others

Where there are co-sureties, a release by the creditor of one of them does not discharge the others, neither does it free the surety so released from his responsibility to the other sureties.'

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The Indian Contract Act, 1872

Chapter VIIIO — f indemnity and guarantee

Section 138

Release of one co-surety does not discharge others

Where there are co-sureties, a release by the creditor of one of them does not discharge the others, neither does it free the surety so released from his responsibility to the other sureties.'

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The Indian Contract Act, 1872

Chapter VIIIO — f indemnity and guarantee

Section 138

Release of one co-surety does not discharge others

Where there are co-sureties, a release by the creditor of one of them does not discharge the others, neither does it free the surety so released from his responsibility to the other sureties.'

Judgments linked to Section 138

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The Indian Contract Act, 1872

Chapter VIIIO — f indemnity and guarantee

Section 138

Release of one co-surety does not discharge others

Where there are co-sureties, a release by the creditor of one of them does not discharge the others, neither does it free the surety so released from his responsibility to the other sureties.'

Judgments linked to Section 138

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