Where a guaranteed debt has become due, or default of the principal debtor to perform a guaranteed duty has taken place, the surety upon payment or performance of all that he is liable for, is invested with all the rights which the creditor had against the principal debtor.
Section 140: Rights of surety on payment or performance.
The Indian Contract Act, 1872Central Act · Act 9 of 1872
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Contract Act, 1872 |
|---|---|
| Section | 140 |
| Marginal note | Rights of surety on payment or performance. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 4 |
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