Code Sections 10-7-20 through 10-7-26 shall be superseded to the extent of any conflict by the provisions of Article 3 of Title 11, the “Uniform Commercial Code — Negotiable Instruments,” relating to the discharge of any party to a negotiable instrument.
History. Ga. L. 1997, p. 143, § 10.
Cross references.
Discharge of party to commercial paper, § 11-3-601 et seq.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 2 - Relative Rights of Creditor and Surety
§ 10-7-20. Effect of Release of or Compounding With Surety
§ 10-7-21. “Novation” Defined; Effect on Surety’s Liability
§ 10-7-22. Discharge of Surety by Increase of Risk
§ 10-7-24. Refusal to Sue Principal After Notice by Surety as Discharge
§ 10-7-25. Extending Liability
§ 10-7-26. Promise to Pay in Ignorance of Discharge
§ 10-7-27. Provisions of Uniform Commercial Code to Control
§ 10-7-28. Process Sued Out and Judgment Entered Against Surety as Such
§ 10-7-29. Judgment Against Principal and Surety at Same Time
§ 10-7-30. Bad Faith Refusal of Corporate Surety to Perform Suretyship Contract