alleryStart learning →Do co-sureties under separate contracts, unaware of each other, share equally?
ANo, they do not
BOnly if aware
COnly in one deed
DYes, they do
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Yes, they do
Section 146 applies whether the sureties are joint or several, under the same or different contracts, with or without knowledge of each other.
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