Bertram, Chaka, and Dougal are co-sureties of Erica's debt to Finance Loan Company. Bertram pays Erica's entire debt. Bertram's right to seek proportionate pay?ments from Chaka and Dougal is the right of

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Bertram's right to seek proportionate payments from Chaka and Dougal is the right of contribution. Contribution is a right of a co-surety who pays more than their share of the debt to seek reimbursement from the other co-sureties for their proportionate share of the debt. This right is based on equity and fairness among co-sureties.

Bertram, Chaka, and Dougal Are Co-Sureties of Erica's Debt to Finance