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pledge or mortgage given as security for it to the new obligation; but if such security was given by a third person, his consent is necessary.

Subsection IV.
Release.

519.

If the creditor expresses to the debtor an intention to release the obligation, it is extinguished.

Subsection V.
Confusion.[1]

520.

If the obligation right and duty become vested in the same person, the obligation is extinguished. But this does not apply, if such obligation forms the subject of the right of a third person.

  1. ↑ Confusio in Roman Law.
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