Whenever, pursuant to the last four Sections [4209-4212 inclusive) a party is bound by record, and such party stands in the relation of a surety for another, the latter is also bound from the time that he has notice of the action or proceeding, and an opportunity at the surety’s request to join the defense.

SOURCE: CCP § 1912.

COURT DECISIONS: For a similar situation see McDonald et ux. v. Velasco et al and Benson Guam Enterprises, Inc. (Cross-Plaintiff) v. Velasco et al, Sup. Ct. Civil
#354-79 (4-81).