{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"2788","citation":"Civ. Code, § 2788","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427. - 3273.91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3"},{"name":"PART 4. OBLIGATIONS ARISING FROM PARTICULAR TRANSACTIONS [1738. - 3273.91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-4"},{"name":"TITLE 13. SURETYSHIP [2787. - 2856.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-4/title-13"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definition of Suretyship [2787. - 2788.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-4/title-13/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 453.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A person may become surety even without the knowledge or consent of the principal.</p>","text":"A person may become surety even without the knowledge or consent of the principal.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/definition-of-suretyship-2788","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}