Section 2823.

Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 2823.
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Mere delay on the part of a creditor to proceed against the principal, or to enforce any other remedy, does not exonerate a surety.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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