Creditor's Subrogation Right
Right of a creditor to exercise the debtor's rights on the debtor's behalf to preserve their claim (Civil Code Art. 423). Requires debtor's insolvency. Clarified by 2020 reform.
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民法423条1項
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Q. What does Creditor's Subrogation Right mean?
Right of a creditor to exercise the debtor's rights on the debtor's behalf to preserve their claim (Civil Code Art. 423). Requires debtor's insolvency. Clarified by 2020 reform.
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