Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
PART 4. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS [1855 - 2107]
( Heading of Part 4 amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299. ) TITLE 2. OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE [1878 - 1974]
( Title 2 enacted 1872. ) CHAPTER 3. Writings [1895 - 1953.13]
( Chapter 3 enacted 1872. ) ARTICLE 2. Public Writings [1895 - 1917]
( Article 2 enacted 1872. ) 1912.
Whenever, pursuant to the last four sections, a party is bound by a record, and such party stands in the relation of a surety for another, the latter is also bound from the time that he has notice of the action or proceeding, and an opportunity at the surety’s request to join in the defense.
(Enacted 1872.)