[Question] Sureties

[Martinco]

Husband and wife is married in COP.

Without the husbands knowledge the wife goes and signs a surety for her sister and the repayments go sour.

a) Is the surety document legally binding ? ( Only the wife's signature )
b) Can the husband and wife be held responsible for the outstanding amount ?

[sterne.law@gmail.com]

Its a yes and no.
The husband is bound but the institution needed to check capacity and authority to sign. Often done by a clause saying you say you have authority (not always a successful argument.)