A surety has a right to reimbursement from the principal debtor, or from any entity that caused the principal debtor's default.

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This is a basic principle of suretyship that the surety who pays on behalf of the principal debtor has a right to seek reimbursement from the debtor or any other party that may be responsible for the default. This right is usually spelled out in the surety agreement or bond.

A Surety Has a Right to Reimbursement from the Principal