A surety who has settled the debt may also institute an action against the principal debtor in
recovery of the money paid as principal debt, interest and all the costs he incurred since he
notified the said debtor of the proceedings instituted by the creditor. He may also claim
compensation for the damages suffered as a result of the action instituted against him by the
creditor.
Where only a part of the debt was secured preference may not be given to the creditor for the
outstanding amount over a surety who paid and acted by virtue of his personal action. Any
contrary clause shall be disregarded.
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In force from 15 December 2010
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