California Statutes

§ 2223. — 2223. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 820, Sec. 8.)

California § 2223.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 3.DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS
Title8.
Part 4.TITLE 8. INVOLUNTARY TRUSTS

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One who wrongfully detains a thing is an involuntary trustee thereof, for the benefit of the owner.

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Legislative History

Repealed and added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 820, Sec. 8. Operative July 1, 1987, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 820.
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