California § 2849 - A surety is entitled to the benefit of every security for the performance of the
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 2849 — A surety is entitled to the benefit of every security for the performance of the, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2849. A surety is entitled to the benefit of every security for the performance of the
A surety is entitled to the benefit of every security for the performance of the principal obligation held by the creditor, or by a co-surety at the time of entering into the contract of suretyship, or acquired by him afterwards, whether the surety was aware of the security or not.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 2849
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 2849 cover?
Section 2849 ("A surety is entitled to the benefit of every security for the performance of the") 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 § 2849?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 2849" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 2849 apply to my situation?
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