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CIV § 1543

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  1. Civil Code - CIV
  2. DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427. - 3273.91.]
  3. PART 1. OBLIGATIONS IN GENERAL [1427. - 1543.]
  4. TITLE 4. EXTINCTION OF OBLIGATIONS [1473. - 1543.]
  5. CHAPTER 6. Release [1541. - 1543.]

A release of one of two or more joint debtors does not extinguish the obligations of any of the others, unless they are mere guarantors; nor does it affect their right to contribution from him or her, except as provided in Section 877 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

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