What Contractual Defenses Are Available to Those Parties Involved in Surety

question 22

Multiple Choice

What contractual defenses are available to those parties involved in surety relationships?

• A) The nonexistence of the principal debtor's obligation.
• B) Discharge of the principal debtor's obligation.
• C) Modification of the principal debtor's contract.
• D) All of these.

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