Payment of the Principal Obligation Will Not Discharge the Surety

question 5

True/False

Payment of the principal obligation will not discharge the surety from the obligation.

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Definitions:

XYZ Corporation

A hypothetical or placeholder name often used to represent a generic, unspecified company or entity in discussions or examples.

Negotiable Instrument

A written promise or order to pay a specific sum of money that can be transferred to another holder.

Indorser

The person who signs and transfers a negotiable instrument, such as a check or promissory note, to another party.

Secondary Liability

The legal obligation to pay a debt if the primary obligor defaults, usually applied in cosigning contexts.