29 Other rules promoting security

The rules on personal security in Book IV.G obviously promote contractual security by giving the creditor an extra person from whom to seek performance if the debtor defaults. In a different way, the rules on prescription can be seen as promoting security by preventing disturbance of the status quo by the making of stale claims. This example shows that even in the area covered by the PECL the underlying principle of security is not confined to contractual security for the creditor. Security is also important for the debtor.