Maggie is a surety for Jo's debt to Bill. Bill and Jo decide to make material changes to the original contract without informing Maggie. Maggie is
A) bound by the contract including the changes.
B) discharged completely.
C) bound by the contract according to the original terms.
D) bound by the contract unless she objects within thirty days.

Question

Maggie is a surety for Jo's debt to Bill. Bill and Jo decide to make material changes to the original contract without informing Maggie. Maggie is​
A) ​bound by the contract including the changes.
B) ​discharged completely.
C) ​bound by the contract according to the original terms.
D) ​bound by the contract unless she objects within thirty days.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A surety is discharged from their obligation if the principal and creditor make material changes to the contract without the surety's consent.

Maggie Is a Surety for Jo's Debt to Bill