North Dakota § 22-03-06 - Exoneration of surety - Methods
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 22-03-06 — Exoneration of surety - Methods, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-03-06. Exoneration of surety - Methods
A surety is exonerated: 1. In like manner with a guarantor; 2. By performance of the principal obligation or tender of such performance duly made as provided in this code; 3. To the extent to which the surety is prejudiced by any act of the creditor which would naturally prove injurious to the remedies of the surety or inconsistent with the surety's rights, or which lessens the surety's security; or 4. To the extent to which the surety is prejudiced by an omission of the creditor to do anything when required by the surety which it is the creditor's duty to do.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 22-03-06
What does North Dakota Century Code § 22-03-06 cover?
Section 22-03-06 ("Exoneration of surety - Methods") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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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