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Under Section 128, the liability of the surety is:
ACo-extensive with that of the principal debtor, unless otherwise provided
BAlways limited to half the debt
CIndependent of the principal debt
DPrimary and unconditional
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Co-extensive with that of the principal debtor, unless otherwise provided
Section 128 makes the surety's liability co-extensive with that of the principal debtor unless the contract provides otherwise.
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