Pasquale and Paul Were Sureties on the Debt of Rose

question 50

Multiple Choice

Pasquale and Paul were sureties on the debt of Rose. Each had a $100,000 responsibility. Upon Rose's default, Pasquale paid $50,000 to the creditor. How much may Pasquale recover from Paul under the concept of contribution?

• A) Zero
• B) $50,000
• C) $10,000
• D) $25,000

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