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  "title": "California Civil Code section 2847 - Reimbursement of surety by principal",
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      "text": "If a surety satisfies the principal obligation, or any part thereof, whether with or without legal proceedings, the principal is bound to reimburse what the surety has disbursed, including necessary costs and expenses."
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