California § 1826 - A depositary, who believes that a thing deposited with him is wrongfully detained
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1826 — A depositary, who believes that a thing deposited with him is wrongfully detained, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1826. A depositary, who believes that a thing deposited with him is wrongfully detained
A depositary, who believes that a thing deposited with him is wrongfully detained from its true owner, may give him notice of the deposit; and if within a reasonable time afterwards he does not claim it, and sufficiently establish his right thereto, and indemnify the depositary against the claim of the depositor, the depositary is exonerated from liability to the person to whom he gave the notice, upon returning the thing to the depositor, or assuming, in good faith, a new obligation changing his position in respect to the thing, to his prejudice.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1826
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1826 cover?
Section 1826 ("A depositary, who believes that a thing deposited with him is wrongfully detained") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 1826?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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