In a joint obligation with solidarity (obrigação solidária), what may the creditor do?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Demand the whole debt from any of the debtors
- Step 1: In solidarity each debtor is liable for the entire debt.
Answer
Demand the whole debt from any of the debtors.
Why not the others: The division in equal shares is the rule for non-solidarity debts.
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