Indian Contract Act, 1872
130. Revocation of continuing guarantee
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 extend 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 dishonors the bill at maturity, A is
liable upon his guarantee.