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§ 1844. — 1844. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 1844.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title3.
Part 4.TITLE 3. DEPOSIT
Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Deposit for Keeping
Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Gratuitous Deposit

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Gratuitous deposit is a deposit for which the depositary receives no consideration beyond the mere possession of the thing deposited.

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Enacted 1872.
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