That a promise by a creditor is for any cause void, or voidable by him at his option, shall not prevent it from altering the obligation or suspending or impairing the remedy within the meaning of the last section.
Cal. Civ. Code § 2820
Exoneration of Sureties
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 257 Cal. App. 2d 770 - Wise v. Clapper (1968)
Most recently applied in 257 Cal. App. 2d 770 - Wise v. Clapper (January 1968)
Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 453.
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