Georgia § 44-12-64 Duty to return property; assumption of risks; time of return

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§ 44-12-64 — Duty to return property; assumption of risks; time of return

Georgia § 44-12-64

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O.C.G.A. § 44-12-64 (2026).

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The contract of hire may call for the return of the thing or of like property of the same kind and quality. If the return of the thing is specified, the risk of death or inevitable accident is with the bailor and he can retake possession immediately at the expiration of the time of hiring. If the return of like property of the same kind and quality is specified, the risk is with the bailee and he must redeliver the thing hired before the bailor's interest is revested.

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The contract of hire may call for the return of the thing or of like property of the same kind and quality. If the return of the thing is specified, the risk of death or inevitable accident is with the bailor and he can retake possession immediately at the expiration of the time of hiring. If the return of like property of the same kind and quality is specified, the risk is with the bailee and he must redeliver the thing hired before the bailor's interest is revested.