Alabama Statutes

§ 35-12-1 — When Finder Becomes Depositary

Alabama § 35-12-1

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 35Property

Ch. 12Lost or Unclaimed Property

Art. 1General Provisions

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Bluebook

Ala. Code § 35-12-1 (2026).

Text

One who finds a thing lost is not bound to take charge of it; but if he does so he is thenceforward a depositary for the owner, with the rights and obligations of a depositary for hire.

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Legislative History

(Code 1923, §7992; Code 1940, T. 47, §155.)

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