DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS 1427-3273›PART 4. OBLIGATIONS ARISING FROM PARTICULAR TRANSACTIONS 1738-3273.16›TITLE 3. DEPOSIT 1813-1881.2›CHAPTER 2. Deposit for Keeping 1833-1867›ARTICLE 2. Gratuitous Deposit 1844-1847

§ 1845

California Civil Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

An involuntary deposit is gratuitous, the depositary being entitled to no reward. However, an involuntary depositary of any live animal may accept advertised rewards or rewards freely offered by the owner of the animal.

(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 752, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1999.)

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