Both contracts may be distinguished in the following cases :1. Difference in Meaning :-
Contract of indemnity : In the contract of indemnity one person promises to save the other from any loss.
Contract of guarantee : In the contract of guarantee one person gives guarantee for the performance of the contract.
2. Difference in the Number of Parties :-
Contract of indemnity : Under the contract of indemnity there are two parties.
Contract of guarantee : Under the contract of guarantee there are three parties.
3. Difference in the Liability :-
Contract of indemnity : Under indemnity contract the basic liability falls on the indemnifies.
Contract of guarantee : In case of guarantee contract surety has the secondary liability.
4. Difference in the Number Of Contracts :-
Contract of indemnity : Under the indemnity contract there is one contract only.
Contract of guarantee : Under the contract of guarantee there must be at least three contracts.
5. Difference in the Nature of Interest :-
Contract of indemnity : In case of indemnity contract, indemnifies has the interest in earning commission and premium.
Contract of guarantee : In case of guarantor he has no any other interest except guarantee.
6. Difference in the Right of Claim :-
Contract of indemnity : The indemnifies cannot sue the third party.
Contract of guarantee : Guarantor is entitled to proceed against the principal debtor in his own name. If he has paid the debt.
7. Difference in the Performance of Contract :-
Contract of indemnity : Contract of indemnity depends upon the possibility of risk or loss.
Contract of guarantee : In case of guarantee there is an existing debt or duty performance about which guarantee is given.