Texas § CP.43.002 - SUIT ON ACCRUED RIGHT OF ACTION
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§ CP.43.002. SUIT ON ACCRUED RIGHT OF ACTION
SUIT ON ACCRUED RIGHT OF ACTION. (a) When a right of action accrues on a contract for the payment of money or performance of an act, a surety on the contract may, by written notice, require the obligee to without delay bring a suit on the contract. (b) A surety who provides notice to an obligee under Subsection (a) is discharged from all liability on the contract if the obligee: (1) is not under a legal disability; and (2) does not: (A) bring a suit on the contract during: (i) the first term of court after receipt of the notice; or (ii) the second term of court if good cause is shown for the delay; or (B) prosecute the suit to judgment and execution. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (H.B. 2278 ), Sec. 2.11, eff. April 1, 2009.
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