California § 2845 - A surety may require the creditor, subject to Section 996.440 of the Code of Civi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2845 — A surety may require the creditor, subject to Section 996.440 of the Code of Civi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2845. A surety may require the creditor, subject to Section 996.440 of the Code of Civi
A surety may require the creditor, subject to Section 996.440 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to proceed against the principal, or to pursue any other remedy in the creditorâs power which the surety cannot pursue, and which would lighten the suretyâs burden; and if the creditor neglects to do so, the surety is exonerated to the extent to which the surety is thereby prejudiced.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2845
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2845 cover?
Section 2845 ("A surety may require the creditor, subject to Section 996.440 of the Code of Civi") 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.
How do I cite California § 2845?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2845 apply to my situation?
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