§ 2808
55 words·~1 min read·
/ca/civil-code/2808A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
Where one assumes liability as surety upon a conditional obligation, his liability is commensurate with that of the principal, and he is not entitled to notice of the default of the principal, unless he is unable, by the exercise of reasonable diligence, to acquire information of such default, and the creditor has actual notice thereof.