co-sureties
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 28 U.S. 470 - M'Donald v. Magruder · 1830Most cited · 22 citing opinions
joint undertaking required
Co-sureties are bound to contribute equally to the debt they have jointly undertaken to pay; but the undertaking must be joint.
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