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  "heading": "Third person bound for amount assumed",
  "text": "A person who, by agreement with the obligor, assumes the obligation of the latter is bound only to the extent of his assumption.\n\nThe assuming obligor may raise any defense based on the contract by which the assumption was made.",
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