Civil Code Article 749

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.

After guarantor has satisfied the creditor, to the extent of the performance, he is subrogated to the claim of the creditor against the principal debtor, but he shall not exercise it to the detriment of the creditor.
中文原文 民法第749條
保證人向債權人為清償後,於其清償之限度內,承受債權人對於主債務人之債權。
但不得有害於債權人之利益。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.