2832-2856
CIVIL CODE
SECTION 2832-2856
2832. One who appears to be a principal, whether by the terms of a
written instrument or otherwise, may show that he is in fact a
surety, except as against persons who have acted on the faith of his
apparent character of principal. It is not necessary for him to show
that the creditor accepted him as surety.
2837. In interpreting the terms of a contract of suretyship, the
same rules are to be observed as in the case of other contracts.
Except as provided in section 2794, the position of a surety to whom
consideration moves is the same as that of one who is gratuitous.
2838. Notwithstanding the recovery of judgment by a creditor
against a surety, the latter still occupies the relation of surety.