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Article 438Novation between Obligee and One of Joint and Several Obligors

第四百三十八条(連帯債務者の一人との間の更改)

If novation takes place between one of the joint and several obligors and the obligee, the claim is extinguished for the benefit of all joint and several obligors.

連帯債務者の一人と債権者との間に更改があったときは、債権は、全ての連帯債務者の利益のために消滅する。

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