Section 2838.

Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 2838.
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Notwithstanding the recovery of judgment by a creditor against a surety, the latter still occupies the relation of surety.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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