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The article provides for a specific written form. Accordingly, the
contract of surety shall be concluded in writing and the surety shall
draft in handwriting the maximum amount for which he is liable, the
date of surety and if so, he is liable for the obligation as a joint surety.
Article 584 provides for a restriction which concerns a married
person. Accordingly, a married person may validly stand as surety only
with the written consent of his spouse given in advance or at the latest
when the contract of surety is concluded.
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