Code of Alabama - Title 35: Property - Section 35-12-1 - When finder becomes depositary

Section 35-12-1 - When finder becomes depositary.

One who finds a thing lost is not bound to take charge of it; but if he does so he is thenceforward a depositary for the owner, with the rights and obligations of a depositary for hire.

(Code 1923, §7992; Code 1940, T. 47, §155.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021