Civil Code § 1845

ARTICLE 2. Gratuitous Deposit

Current as of September 28, 2026Civ. Code, § 1845Official source ↗

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

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.