Civil Code Article 278
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
When there is default of the creditor towards one of the joint-debtors, the effect of the default also operates in favor of all the other debtors.
中文原文 民法第278條
債權人對於連帶債務人中之一人有遲延時，為他債務人之利益，亦生效力。