garantifrihet
Garantifrihet refers to a legal concept, primarily found in some civil law jurisdictions, that concerns the exemption or limitation of liability for a guarantor under certain circumstances. It addresses situations where a guarantor, who has pledged to cover the debt of a principal debtor, might be released from their obligation even if the principal debt remains outstanding.
The specific conditions that can lead to garantifrihet vary significantly depending on the governing law and
Additionally, changes in the principal obligation, such as substantial alterations to the terms of the loan
The application of garantifrihet is often a matter of judicial interpretation, where courts examine the intent