California § 2847 - If a surety satisfies the principal obligation, or any part thereof, whether with
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2847 — If a surety satisfies the principal obligation, or any part thereof, whether with, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2847. If a surety satisfies the principal obligation, or any part thereof, whether with
If a surety satisfies the principal obligation, or any part thereof, whether with or without legal proceedings, the principal is bound to reimburse what he has disbursed, including necessary costs and expenses; but the surety has no claim for reimbursement against other persons, though they may have been benefited by his act, except as prescribed by the next section.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2847
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2847 cover?
Section 2847 ("If a surety satisfies the principal obligation, or any part thereof, whether with") 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 § 2847?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2847 apply to my situation?
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