Arkansas § 2-17-409 - Joining of surety.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 2-17-409 — Joining of surety., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-17-409. Joining of surety.
When the Public Grain Warehouse Commissioner is appointed as receiver under this subchapter, the surety on the bond of the licensee shall be joined as a party defendant by the commissioner. If required by the court, the surety shall pay the bond proceeds, or so much thereof as the court finds necessary, into the court. When so paid, the surety shall be absolutely discharged from any further liability under the bond to the extent of the payment.
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 2-17-409 cover?
Section 2-17-409 ("Joining of surety.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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