Article 1659. Internal recourse

(1) In the cases provided for in Article 1658, recourse between several providers of security is governed by the provisions of Article 811, subject to this article.
(2) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (8) of this Article, the proportionate share of each security provider for the purposes of Article 811 is determined according to the rules in paragraphs (3) to (7) this Article.
(3) Unless otherwise agreed, in their relations with each other, each security provider is liable to the extent that the maximum risk assumed by that provider is proportional to the total maximum risks assumed by all security providers. The relevant time is that of the most recent security granted.
(4) For personal security, the maximum risk is determined by the agreed maximum amount of the security. In the absence of an agreed maximum amount, the value of the secured right or, if a current account has been secured, the credit limit is decisive. If a secured current account does not have a credit limit, its final balance is decisive.
(5) For proprietary security, the maximum risk is determined by the agreed maximum amount of the security. In the absence of an agreed maximum amount, the value of the assets serving as security is decisive.
(6) If the maximum amount in the case of paragraph (4) first sentence or the maximum amount or the value, respectively, in the case of paragraph (5) is higher than the value of the secured right at the time of creation of the last security, the latter determines the maximum risk.
(7) In the case of an unlimited personal security securing an unlimited credit (including a global suretyship) the maximum risk of other limited personal or proprietary security rights which exceed the final balance of the secured credit is limited to the latter.
(8) The provisions of paragraphs (3)-(7) do not apply to proprietary security provided by the debtor or to security providers who, at the time when the creditor was satisfied, were not liable towards the latter.