alleryStart learning →A is surety for manager B's conduct. B and C raise B's salary without A's consent. A's position afterwards is what?
AStill fully liable
BLiable for half
CLiable only to B
DFreed from later loss
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Freed from later loss
A material change in the manager's terms made without the surety's consent discharges the surety for later losses.
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