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Section 1665
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1665. Novation effected between the creditor and one of the solidary debtors releases the other co-debtors with respect to the creditor; novation effected with respect to the principal debtor releases the sureties.
However, where the creditor has required the accession of the co-debtors, in the first case, or of the sureties, in the second case, the creditor’s former claim subsists if the co-debtors or the sureties refuse to accede to the new contract.
1665. Novation effected between the creditor and one of the solidary debtors releases the other co-debtors with respect to the creditor; novation effected with respect to the principal debtor releases his sureties.
However, where the creditor has required the accession of the co-debtors, in the first case, or of the sureties, in the second case, the creditor’s former claim subsists if the co-debtors or the sureties refuse to accede to the new contract.
1665. Novation effected between the creditor and one of the solidary debtors releases the other co-debtors in respect of the creditor; novation effected in respect of the principal debtor releases his sureties.
However, where the creditor has required the accession of the co-debtors, in the first case, or of the sureties, in the second case, the existing claim subsists if the co-debtors or the sureties refuse to accede to the new contract.
