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Article 252 of the Saudi Civil Transactions Law

المادة 252 من نظام المعاملات المدنية · الفصل الثاني: حوالة الدين

The assigned debt keeps its guarantees after the assignment, except guarantees provided by third parties, and jointly liable debtors remain bound after deducting the assignor's share.

Official text (Arabic)

This article has not been amended since the law was issued.

تبقى للدين المحال به ضماناته، ومع ذلك لا تبقى الضمانات المقدمة من الغير، ويبقى المدينون المتضامنون ملتزمين بعد خصم حصة المحيل من الدين.

This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers

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Frequently asked questions about Article 252 of the Saudi Civil Transactions Law

Does the surety remain bound after assignment of the debt?

No. The Article provides that guarantees provided by third parties do not remain after the assignment.

Do all of the debt's guarantees fall away on assignment?

No. In principle the assigned debt keeps its guarantees, except those provided by a third party.

What is the rule for debtors jointly liable with the assignor?

They remain bound after deducting the assignor's share of the debt.

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The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.