California § 2832 - One who appears to be a principal, whether by the terms of a written instrument o
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§ 2832. One who appears to be a principal, whether by the terms of a written instrument o
One who appears to be a principal, whether by the terms of a written instrument or otherwise, may show that he is in fact a surety, except as against persons who have acted on the faith of his apparent character of principal. It is not necessary for him to show that the creditor accepted him as surety.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2832 cover?
Section 2832 ("One who appears to be a principal, whether by the terms of a written instrument o") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. 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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