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Limitation Act, 1963 · First Division — Suits · Part II. — Suits Relating To Contracts

Article 42: By a surety against the principal debtor

Description of suitBy a surety against the principal debtor.
Period of limitationThree years.
Time from which period begins to runWhen the surety pays the creditor.

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