Asked by Jasmine Jackson on May 19, 2024

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Payment of the debt or performance of the obligation discharges both the principal debtor and the surety.

Principal Debtor

The main individual or entity obligated to repay a debt on which a security may be claimed.

Surety

A person or entity that takes responsibility for another's performance of an obligation, such as the payment of a debt.

Payment

The transfer of money, goods, or services as compensation for an obligation or debt.

  • Understand the conditions under which a surety or guarantor is discharged from obligation.
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Deidra HolmanMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
True
Explanation :
When the principal debtor pays off the debt or performs the obligation, it releases both the principal debtor and the surety from their responsibilities, as the primary reason for the surety's obligation (to ensure the principal debtor's performance) no longer exists.