Co-sureties for the same debt, absent a contrary contract, must contribute among themselves in what manner?
AIn equal shares
BIn ratio of age
CAs creditor chooses
DIn order of signing
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. In equal shares
Section 146 makes co-sureties liable, as between themselves, to pay equal shares of the debt.
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