Indian Contract Act, 1872
Indian Contract Act, 1872
VIII · Section 130

Revocation of continuing guarantee.

Synced on 13 Aug 2026Text as per India Code

A continuing guarantee may at any time be revoked by

the surety, as to future transactions, by notice to the creditor.

Illustrations

(a) A, in consideration of B’s discounting, at A’s request, bills of exchange for C, guarantees to B, for twelve months, the

due payment of all such bills to the extent of 5,000 rupees. B discounts bills for C to the extent of 2,000 rupees. Afterwards, at the

end of three months, A revokes the guarantee. This revocation discharges A from all liability to B for any subsequent discount.

But A is liable to B for the 2,000 rupees, on default of C.

(b) A guarantees to B, to the extent of 10,000 rupees, that C shall pay all the bills that B shall draw upon him. B draws upon

C. C accepts the bill. A gives notice of revocation. C dishonours the bill at maturity. A is liable upon his guarantee.

Judgments on Section 130