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§ 1837. — 1837. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 1837.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title3.
Part 4.TITLE 3. DEPOSIT
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Deposit for Keeping
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [1833. - [1840.]]

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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 1837. (2026).

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If a thing deposited is in actual danger of perishing before instructions can be obtained from the depositor, the depositary may sell it for the best price obtainable, and retain the proceeds as a deposit, giving immediate notice of his proceedings to the depositor.

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Enacted 1872.
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