A defense that can only be asserted by the principal debtor is called a:
A) real defense.
B) joint defense.
C) personal defense.
D) subrogated defense.

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Personal defenses are those that can only be asserted by the principal debtor, as they are specific to the debtor's personal situation or agreement with the creditor. Real defenses, on the other hand, can be asserted by any debtor and are based on the validity of the underlying obligation itself. Joint defenses would involve multiple parties, and subrogated defenses relate to the rights of a party who has taken over another's legal claim or debt.

A Defense That Can Only Be Asserted by the Principal