EFFECT OF PAYMENT BY GUARANTOR BEFORE OR AFTER MATURITY
Art. 2069. If the debt was for a period and the guarantor paid it before it became due, he cannot demand reimbursement of the debtor until the expiration of the period unless the payment has been ratified by the debtor. (1841a)
1. If principal obligation is with a period, it becomes demandable only when the day fixed comes. The guarantor cannot demand reimbursement if he pays before maturity since there is no necessity to accelerate payment.
2. It would be different though if the debtor consented to the payment or subsequently ratifies it. The guarantor may not demand reimbursement from the debtor.
3. What is controlling is that the default or demand on guarantor had taken place while the guarantee is still in force—when the payment was made during the term of the guarantee.