§ 1893

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

The lender of a thing for use must indemnify the borrower for damage caused by defects or vices in it, which he knew at the time of lending, and concealed from the borrower.

(Enacted 1872.)

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