Fide Jussio

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An act by which any one binds himself as an additional security for another. This giving security does not destroy the liability of the principal, but adds to the security of the surety. Vicat.; Halifax, Anal. bk. 2, c. 16, note 10. In civil law. One who becomes security for the debt of another, promising to pay it in case the principal does not do so. He differs from a co-obligor in this, that the latter is equally bound to a debtor with his principal, while the former is not liable till the principal has failed to fulfill his engagement. Dig. 12. 4. 4; Id. 16. 1. 13; Id. 24. 3. 64; Id. 38. 1. 37; Id, 50. 17. 110; Id.

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