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A, B and C jointly promise to pay D a sum of Rs. $3, 000$ . C is compelled to pay the whole. A is insolvent but his assets are sufficient to pay one half of his debts. Discuss C's rights.

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C is entitled to receive Rs. $500$ from A's estate and Rs. $1250$ from B.

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