What is the effect of the creditor forgiving the first guarantor?

Chapter on Guarantee (Daman)

Al-Mughni

Book of Assignment (Transfer of Debt)

Book 17 · Issue 3 · Bab 2

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If the creditor forgives the first guarantor, both the first and second guarantors are absolved. However, the principal debtor is not absolved due to the prior established ruling.