{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"2223","citation":"Civ. Code, § 2223","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427. - 3273.91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3"},{"name":"PART 4. OBLIGATIONS ARISING FROM PARTICULAR TRANSACTIONS [1738. - 3273.91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-4"},{"name":"TITLE 8. INVOLUNTARY TRUSTS [2223. - 2225.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-4/title-8"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 820, Sec. 8.   Operative July 1, 1987, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 820.","effective":null,"html":"<p>One who wrongfully detains a thing is an involuntary trustee thereof, for the benefit of the owner.</p>","text":"One who wrongfully detains a thing is an involuntary trustee thereof, for the benefit of the owner.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/involuntary-trusts-2223","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}