surety's obligation
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 64 U.S. 109 - Albert Cage v. Alexander a Cassidy · 1859Most cited · 21 citing opinions
The natural limit of the obligation of a surety is to be found in the obligation of the principal; and when that is extinguished, the surety is in general liberated.
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