alleryStart learning →When the creditor releases one of several co-sureties, what is the effect on the others?
AOthers are not discharged
BOthers are discharged
COthers owe double
DThe debt is cancelled
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Others are not discharged
Section 138 provides that release of one co-surety does not discharge the rest.
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