The contract of suretyship is one of strict law; and the surety’s liability will not be extended by implication or interpretation.
O.C.G.A. § 10-7-3
Suretyship not extended by implication
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 958 F. Supp. 2d 623 - Elderberry of Weber City, LLC v. Living Centers-Southeast, Inc. (2013)
Most recently applied in 958 F. Supp. 2d 623 - Elderberry of Weber City, LLC v. Living Centers-Southeast, Inc. (July 2013)
Orig
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